Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible to donate if you:

• Are 17 years of age or older (16 years old with parental consent)
• Weigh at least 110 lbs
• Have not had a blood transfusion within the past 12 months
• Are not pregnant or gave birth within the past 6 weeks
• Have not lived in the United Kingdom for a total time that adds up to 3 months or more from 1980-1996
• Have not lived in Europe for a total time period that adds up to 5 years or more from 1980-Present
• Have not taken illegal or non-prescription drugs by needle, even once
• Have completed the health questionnaire prior to being accepted for donating
• Have a valid and acceptable form of photo identification to bring at the time of donation
• Call 617-355-6677 for further questions on eligibility

https://www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org/                                617-355-6677