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Why can't people with tattoos donate blood?
I was wondering if you could tell me why people with tattoos can't donate blood.
People with tattoos have historically been excluded from donating blood out of concerns for infection control. The ink used in tattoos can potentially carry bloodborne diseases, such as hepatitis B and C, and HIV. A person who has recently received a tattoo may be at a higher risk of transmitting these diseases through their donated blood.