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

Immunization - Non-Live

Obligatory1. Post Exposure:
See:

Immunization - 2. Post Exposure

2. Hepatitis B:
Must not donate if:

Less than seven days after administration.
DiscretionaryIf not exposed, for non-live immunizations other than hepatitis B, if well on the day, accept.
Additional InformationSensitive assays for HBsAg may be positive following recent immunization. A positive result can lead to the donation being wasted, unnecessary tests and the need to contact the donor.

Note, hepatitis A immunization may be combined with hepatitis B immunization.

"Non-Live" immunizations do not use material that can cause infection. This means there is no risk to people receiving donated material from a recently immunized non-exposed donor.
InformationThis entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Reason for changeThe 'See if Relevant' entry on Immunization - 2. Post Exposure has been moved to the 'Obligatory' entry.

The 'Additional Information' has been extended.
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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.