Blood Drive Information (Please Read) Iraq, Afghanistan and other malaria-endemic areas, less than 5 consecutive years 12 months deferral upon return Iraq, Afghanistan and other malaria-endemic areas, more than 5 consecutive years 3 years deferral upon return (1) England from January 1980 - December 1996 for greater than 3 months (cumulative) Deferred from donating indefinitely (2) Belgium, Netherlands, Germany from January 1980 - December 1990 for greater than 6 months (cumulative) Deferred from donating indefinitely (3) Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, Greece, or Saudi Arabia from January 1980 - December 1996 for greater than 6 months (cumulative) Deferred from donating indefinitely (3) Europe from January 1980 – present for greater than 5 years (cumulative) Deferred from donating indefinitely North of Seoul, Korea (the 37.7 parallel) for less than 5 years (consecutive) Deferred for 2 years following return North of Seoul, Korea (the 37.7 parallel) for more than 5 years (consecutive) Deferred for 3 years following return. Kuwait/Qatar There is no deferral for this travel People With: Tattoos •State dependent – if not listed, 12-month deferral Acceptable (7-days): Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington Body Piercing : 12 months; Ear lobes: acceptable if used single use equipment/aseptic technique Cold/Antibiotics •Within past 72 hours (after you’re over symptoms) Donated Blood •Within past 8 weeks; 16 for double red cell apheresis Medical Conditions •Heart, liver, kidney disease; cancer; HIV, hepatitis Medications: •Proscar; Avodart: Propecia; Accutane; Absorica, Soriatane, Tegison, Growth Hormone from Human Pituitary Glands, Insulin from Cows, HBIG, Plavix, Feldene, Experimental medication/Unlicensed vaccine Immunizations •DTP, Flu shot/mist, Anthrax, Typhoid (inject): ACCEPT, SYMPTOM-FREE •Small Pox: 3 weeks (21-days); 11 weeks if scab removed •MMR, Rubella, Chicken pox, Varicella: 4 weeks •Yellow Fever, Mumps, Polio (oral), Typhoid (oral): 2 weeks •Heptavax: 72-hours Dental Work •Cleaning within 24 hours •Extractions within 72 hours Pregnant or been pregnant •Within the past 6 weeks Travel Restrictions – if in doubt CALL THE BLOOD DONOR CENTER!! EXAMPLE: 1 LTC Widget was assigned to Germany from July 1985 – June 1988. Is he eligible to donate? ANSWER: No, #2: Europe greater than 6 cumulative months – NOT ELIGIBLE EXAMPLE:2 LT Gopher was assigned to Germany from Oct 1996 – Oct 1999. Is he eligible to donate? ANSWER: Yes, #2: time from 1980 – 1996 = 3 months (less than 6 months) Yes, #3: cumulative time in Europe less than 5 years - ELIGIBLE EXAMPLE:3 SSG Duck was assigned to Germany from Feb 2000 – Feb 2005, but deployed to Iraq from Mar 2003 – Mar 2004. Is he eligible to donate? ANSWER: Yes, #3: time assigned to Germany (5 years); however, must subtract deployment to Iraq (13 months) = total time in Germany (less than 4 years) – ELIGIBLE
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:55:04 +0000
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