JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

2. Immunisation - Post Exposure

Obligatory

Must not donate until:
At least 12 months post exposure and fully cleared by the treating physician.

See if Relevant

Immunoglobulin Therapy

Animal Bite (Non-Human)

Additional Information

It is essential that any rabies virus has been eliminated from the system before a donation is accepted. Waiting at least 12 months post exposure and until the individual is fully cleared by the treating physician should make sure that the virus has been cleared.

Information

This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

Reason for change

A link has been added to ‘Animal Bite (Non-Human)'.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 55.