| Immunizations/Vaccinations | Eligibility for Donation |
|---|---|
| Rubella (German Measles) | 4 weeks after last injection. |
| Rubeola (Measles) | Defer 2 weeks after last injections, unless part of MMR, then four week wait. |
| Shingles (Zostavax) | 4 weeks |
| Smallpox without complications | Defer for 8 weeks. |
Acceptable if you were vaccinated with SHINGRIX (shingles vaccine) providing you are symptom-free and fever-free.
You can give blood 2 weeks after you have fully recovered from shingles. You must be feeling well and the rash must be completely clean and dry and not infected. If you took anti-viral tablets, you must also have finished the course at least one week before giving blood.
Contact CBC for vaccinations other than flu, COVID-19, or pneumonia. Live vaccines may prevent you from donating blood. You may be deferred for up to one month if you have recently received measles, mumps or rubella vaccinations. Shingles, (except for Shingrix), Hepatitis B vaccine is a one-month deferal.
The following medications will prevent you from donating blood:Accutane.Antibiotics *Donors who are taking antibiotics are eligible to donate 24 hours after their last dose.Anti-Platelet Medications.Avodart.Blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Warfarin)Bovine insulin.Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.More items...
Because arteries have higher blood pressure than veins, a puncture can lead to bleeding into the arm tissues around the puncture site. The signs of an arterial puncture include a faster blood flow and lighter-than-usual color of blood running through the tubes to the machine collecting your plasma.
Regular blood donation is linked to lower blood pressure and a lower risk for heart attacks. “It definitely helps to reduce cardiovascular risk factors,” says Dr.
People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes are eligible to give blood donations. You should have your condition under control and be in otherwise good health before you donate blood. Having your diabetes under control means that you maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
So giving plasma in the morning, late afternoon, or evening should produce a naturally lower reading than mid-afternoon or midday. Obviously tobacco, too much stress or caffeine, too little sleep, and so on will all affect blood pressure.Dec 12, 2014
Usually yes, as long as you're well and have no side effects from the medication. To confirm if you can donate, please contact us.
It is fine to donate having taken most over-the-counter painkillers, including paracetamol and ibuprofen. Ibuprofen, however, is an anti-inflammatory medication, which affect your platelets and can make them unsuitable for patients.
Usually, yes. If you take cholesterol-lowering medication prescribed to prevent coronary artery disease, you can still give blood. But, if you have existing coronary artery disease, you won't be able to donate blood for your own safety.