How can you prepare for your next blood donation?

Eat regular meals as normal.

Drink plenty of fluids. Double up on fluids 24-48 hours in advance and  the day of your donation.

Limit caffeine intake.

Be sure you have a photo ID with you for your donation.

Be able to list any foreign nations you've traveled to in the past three years and your length of stay in each nation.

We want to make sure your next donation is as easy as possible. Be sure you meet the criteria below before scheduling your next appointment:

You weigh at least 110 pounds.

You are at least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent).

You have not donated whole blood in at least 56 days.

You are in generally good health and have no signs of infection the day of your donation.

Additional information can be found at www.my-redcross.org.