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If i give blood, will it weaken my immune system to fight off covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Donating blood: If you are healthy, giving blood will be a real service in a time of need. It will not damage your immune system.

Answered 6/14/2020

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