UK Blood Transfusion & Tissue Transplantation Services
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Donor Selection Guidelines


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Immunization - Live

No Exposure
Obligatory
Must not donate if:
Immunized during this pregnancy.
See if Relevant
Additional Information
Live immunizations use living viruses or living bacteria that will stimulate the immune system but do not normally cause a severe illness. They may however cause severe illness in people who are already unwell and have a weakened immune system.
Update Information
This advice is a requirement of the EU Tissue & Cells Directive.

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-CB Edition 203, Release 02