Answer: An epidural steroid injection is an injection of steroid, basically an anti-inflammatory agent into the epidural space. This is something that you may be familiar with, as in a labor epidural, which is typically given to pregnant ladies and pregnant patients.
Information for 16 Year Old Donors. Parental Consent Form and a Student's Guide to Blood Donation. Donors must be at least 17-years-old to donate. However, some states allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent.
Yes. Individuals who are 16 years old and 122 pounds (with parental consent), or at least 17 years old and 110 pounds, and are in general good health can donate blood. If your son or daughter is 16 years old and has expressed interest in donating blood, but was not old enough, now could be their opportunity.