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1. Which state within the New England Region requires 17-year-old donors to present parental permission?
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Neither

2. How much do you have to weigh to be eligible to donate blood?
Under 100 pounds
At least 110 pounds
Above 150 pounds

3. How often are you able to donate blood?
Only once
3 times a year
Every 8 weeks

4. How long does it take for the actual donation of blood?
Around 10 minutes
Over 20 minutes
It's an all day event

5. Who will your blood help save?
Cancer patients
Patients with kidney and lung disease
All of the above

6. If you have a tatoo, you can donate blood.
No
Yes
If more than 12 months ago

7. How can you get in touch with the Red Cross for more information?
1-800-Give-Life
info@newenglandblood.org
All of the above

8. How many blood donor centers are in Vermont?
1
2
15

9. What components of blood can be collected directly from a donor?
Red blood cells
Platelets and plasma
Both a and b

10. Which medical conditions can you have and still donate blood?
Hepatitis
Angina
None of these answers

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