I have to have some blood tests taken in the morning. Is it ok to swim right after? I read online that you shouldn't swim due to possible infection in at the needle site. Sounds ridiculous, but want to be careful.
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The needles used to draw blood (for ordinary testing) are quite small - I would be less worried about infection, and more about other factors like if you tend to get dizzy after having blood drawn, or you're having a large amount drawn. (Or you're donating blood). Be sure to drink plenty of water (this makes your veins easier to find too) and maybe have a suitable snack before you swim and you should be good to go.
The needles used to draw blood (for ordinary testing) are quite small - I would be less worried about infection, and more about other factors like if you tend to get dizzy after having blood drawn, or you're having a large amount drawn. (Or you're donating blood). Be sure to drink plenty of water (this makes your veins easier to find too) and maybe have a suitable snack before you swim and you should be good to go.
