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yes. It happens.

Some people get sick at the sight of blood. So even though they may be open to the idea of giving blood they may have a huge resistance towards donating blood due to the fear of fainting and looking dumb. This is not the case only for people who look frail. I have many friend, some of them huge guys with lots of muscles ad when they see blood, the good old gag reflex kicks in .

There could be many reasons why this happens.

One good story says ancient warriors fainted when they saw blood because of the drop in blood pressure. This way they could save from blood oozing out of their wounds. Well if you are determined to donate blood find a counselor a psychologist who can help you though this fear. You will accomplish two things at once. You would have cured your self of a fear and you will also be saving loves by donating blood.

I tried to donate blood but they said that since I had lived on a military base in Turkey in 1989 that I was not eligible. Does anyone know why? Just curious.

because of the people you may have come in contact with during that time

Such as what the best temperature, condition, container,..to keep it save & unaffected.
What is the best refrigerating temperature for it ?

i always ask these kind of questions when i am giving blood and if i remember correctly it only last for like 4 days – they keep it in vinyl bags in a fridge until its needed. – i could be totally wrong.

I live in India,my age is 14.Can I donate blood if I want.my blood group is O-.I can save many lives because it is a rare blood group.Is there any law about donating blood? I thank all in advance.
Yeah I was mistaken.O- is not a rare blood group

I have no idea about India, but in the United States you have to be 17, at least 110 pounds, and in good health. Try asking the Indian Red Cross