Yes if you are over 16 it is perfectly safe and fine.
Blood Organs (Kidney, Lungs, Heart...etc.)
I don't think you're supposed to when you're on antibiotics...other that that, I think you're safe. They'll let you know before you donate.
For most people it is safe to donate blood. People must also be screened prior to any donation to make sure they are not on certain medications or have certain diseases. Collection sites have an obligation to refuse any candidates if they fail to meet minimum qualifications.
Yes, you can donate blood while taking meloxicam. You cannot donate blood if you are taking antibiotics.
Yes, they also have the right to donate their blood.
can a diabetic donate blood
Blood type AB can only donate to another AB type. Blood type O+ can be given to anyone, but a blood type like A or B or AB can only be donated to a person who has the same exact blood type as the person who is donating their blood.
You donate roughly 1 quart when you donate blood.Edit 3/18/2013 20:19: The answer above is false. You donate a pint of blood (0.5 quarts).
I just went to donate plasma for the first time today and I am taking spironolactone. The doctor told me that spironolactone is a diuretic and thins your blood and so in conjunction with the blood thinners they use in the donation process, it is not safe to donate. So I will not be allowed to donate until 48 hours after I have stopped taking spironolactone.
In blood banks. Just make sure you make reservations before you donate.
You can't donate blood if you have HIV, or are taking medication or doing drugs.