| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) It is less than 24 months from any symptomatic disease. b) Has caused permanent heart valve damage. |
| Additional Information | The Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 state donation is not allowed until 24 months following the date of cessation of symptoms Rheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart and this could make it unsafe to give blood. |
| Information | Part of this entry is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
| Reason for change | The 'Obligatory' entry has been changed and the 'Additional Information' has been amended. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |