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I've heard that people with vp shunts can't donate plasma? is that true? what about donating blood in general?

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Yes you can: You can donate blood and plasma and i think that is a great thing to do. The only thing that the blood bank might be concerned about is a potential liability. There is no real reason that you cannot donate, .

Answered 6/2/2019

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