Donating Blood

Question: Our daughter is interested in donating blood, and I’ve never really thought of her doing that! Although I’m glad she wants to, I just wanted to make sure there aren’t any concerns I haven’t thought of. She’s very healthy, has minimal issues, mild pulmonary stenosis (follows cardiology), and is low in vit D (from a year or so ago). But she has been taking a multivitamin recently. Otherwise, no concerns. Thanks for any advice!

Answer: There should be no concerns. How nice that she wants to!

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