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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Another State Lowers the Limit!

Way to go Mississippi! As of July 1, students at the age of 16 will now be able to donate blood.

From The Picayune Item - April 22, 2009


Mississippi lowering age to start blood donations

Associated Press

JACKSON — Starting this summer, a Mississippi law will lower the age at which people can start giving blood.

State law has specified that donations could start at age 17.

Gov. Haley Barbour signed a bill Friday that says the voluntary blood donations can begin at 16. The bill becomes law July 1.

A minor who wants to donate blood still needs written permission from a parent or guardian.

The bill is House Bill 150.
Posted by at 4/23/2009 04:31:00 PM

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