2. Immunisation

Must not donate if:
Less than four weeks from exposure to a tetanus risk injury or receipt of passive immunisation with tetanus immunoglobulin.

a) If not exposed i.e. prophylactic tetanus toxoid Immunisation only or a tetanus toxoid booster, accept.

b) If treated with single dose anti-tetanus immunoglobulin (intra muscular) and more than four weeks from exposure, accept.

Immunoglobulin Therapy
Wounds, Mouth and Skin Ulcers

Active or passive immunisation may mask infection. It is important to wait four weeks to ensure that the potential donor is not infected.

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