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This is one reason why there are limits around the world on who can donate blood. I received a blood transfusion as a child in the UK in the 90s, and specifical
by danpalmer 1y ago
This is one reason why there are limits around the world on who can donate blood. I received a blood transfusion as a child in the UK in the 90s, and specifically because of it being that country/period, I will never be able to donate blood here in Australia.
- BLKNSLVR 1y agoI thought the time limit in Australia expired recently (as in: within the last two to three years). As of July 25, 2022, the Australian blood donation rules that previously barred individuals who lived in the UK for more than six months between 1980 and 1996 from donating blood have been lifted. Maybe worth double checking at your local blood donor centre. There always seems to be a shortage of blood.
- TrueGeek 1y agoIt recently expired in the US as well
- danpalmer 1y ago> individuals who lived in the UK I received a blood transfusion in the UK during this time. I saw this announcement a while back and checked, and I am still covered by this and unlikely to ever be able to donate blood. Most people don't receive transfusions, and it's much higher risk, so pretty much no reason to get rid of that limitation.