/tiles/non-collection/p/part2_08_foraker_joseph_lc.xml Image courtesy of the Library of Congress Joseph Foraker of Ohio, chairman of the Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico, was a Civil War veteran.
1 You cannot donate within 72 hours of your surgery. 2  Acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin and alcohol should be avoided for 48 hours before your donation. 3  Your hemoglobin/hematocrit will be checked and must be at a satisfactory level before donating.
What Do I Need To Know Before Donating Blood. Before You Donate Blood . . . There will be times when your blood may be unsuitable for donation even though you feel well and healthy. Your blood may be carrying agents or viruses that can cause an infection in the recipient of your blood, which may result in serious or fatal consequences.