Vitalant: COVID-19 and Blood Donation
With Coronavirus prevention measures taking place, Vitalant and other blood centers are urging healthy individuals to give blood to ensure that patients have the blood that they need.
You can make a blood donation appointment by calling 877-25-VITAL or by going online at Vitalant.org.
Q: If I give blood, will it weaken my immune system to fight off COVID-19?
— Vitalant (@vitalant) March 31, 2020
A: Blood donation does NOT impact/weaken a donor’s immune system. It is safe to donate blood!
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