Obligatory | 1. Post Exposure: See: Immunization - 2. Post Exposure
2. Hepatitis B: Must not donate if: Less than seven days after administration. |
Discretionary | If not exposed, for non-live immunizations other than hepatitis B, if well on the day, accept. |
Additional Information | Sensitive 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. |
Information | This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
Reason for change | The 'See if Relevant' entry on Immunization - 2. Post Exposure has been moved to the 'Obligatory' entry.
The 'Additional Information' has been extended. |
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. |