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Is Blood Donation 16 Hours After Alcohol Consumption Safe?
Hello doctor , yesterday night 10 '0' clock i drank half glass of vodka with orange juice and and i got up early in the morning at 4am. and i donated my blood at 2 'o' clok in the afternoon. can u pleas tell me is that safe. because i didnt have any hangover and i was very active till now.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
You should not donate blood if you have consumed alcohol within 48 hours. Recreational drugs and certain vaccines are also contraindication for blood donation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
You should not donate blood if you have consumed alcohol within 48 hours. Recreational drugs and certain vaccines are also contraindication for blood donation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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