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I am a healthy 70 year-old who has donated blood for many years. Why must I now provide a medical assessment form each year to continue donating when I reach 71?

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I am a healthy 70 year-old who has donated blood for many years. Why must I now provide a medical assessment form each year to continue donating when I reach 71?

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To continue to donate after your 71st birthday, donors must have given within the last two years and provide an annual medical assessment that is valid for one year from date of acceptance by Canadian Blood Services. The medical assessment form is valid for one year. Canadian Blood Services and Health Canada have agreed that these donors must have an annual assessment by their own physician, in addition to the usual extensive screening that our donors undergo. This requirement is in place to ensure the safety of the donor. Regular donors seeking to continue donating after their 71st birthday are asked to contact Canadian Blood Services at 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for more information.