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After being discharged from 6 days in hospital with severe sepsis, i'd like to donate blood but i'm not sure if i'd be able to after a blood infection?
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Bad idea: Severe sepsis is extremely hard on your body. The American Red Cross, I believe would not allow you to give blood under these circumstances. I would wait for awhile and give your body a chance to recover. If you still want to donate blood in 2 months then go ahead. the ARC wants healthy blood in order to help other patients get better.
Answered 5/30/2017
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