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

Rabies

Infection
ObligatoryMust not donate.
See if RelevantAnimal Bite
Immunization - Post Exposure
Obligatory

Must not donate until:
At least 24 months post exposure and fully cleared by treating physician.

Reason for Change

To extend the deferral period post exposure to 24 months.

Immunization - Non-exposed
DiscretionaryIf non-exposed, accept.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 41