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  • Donating Blood for Teens


    There's a 97% chance that someone you know will need a blood transfusion. Blood donors — especially donors with certain blood types — are always in demand. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.

  • Can I Donate Blood After Having Hepatitis B? for Teens


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • What Are Blood Banks? for Kids


    Blood banks collect and store blood, which healthy people donate.

  • Blood Transfusions for Teens


    Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.

  • Blood Transfusions for Parents


    A blood transfusion is a safe and relatively simple medical procedure that replaces blood lost during surgery or because of an injury or illness.

  • Biobanks for Parents


    A biobank is a special lab that stores samples donated by patients. Scientists use them to study what causes a sickness or disease and to find treatments.

  • Cord Blood Banking for Parents


    Should you bank your newborn's cord blood? This article can help you decide.

  • Blood Types for Teens


    Blood might look the same and do the same job, but tiny cell markers mean one person's body can reject another person's blood. Find out how blood types work in this article for teens.

  • Donar sangre (para Adolescentes) Para Adolescentes


    Completar todo el proceso de donación de sangre, desde el momento en que rellenas el formulario hasta el momento en que te vas, supone dedicar aproximadamente una hora de tu tiempo. La duración del proceso donación en sí mismo es de unos 10 minutos, pero deberás dedicar unos minutos a responder a varias preguntas antes de hacer la donación y estar un rato descansando tras concluirla.

  • Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw? for Teens


    During a blood draw, some people might have a vasovagal reaction. Learn more.