What are some of the personal questions asked when donating blood?

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I didn’t find it intrusive. It’s been a few years since I donated, but the questions are basically to assess if you’re an HIV risk, or if you’re a Mad Cow Disease risk. Therefore they ask about your sexual habits and your travel patterns between certain dates. I wouldn’t call that intrusive though, just careful.

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