Condition |
Length of Time Before You
Can Give Blood |
Not feeling well for any reason |
Until symptoms are over |
Cold, sore throat, respiratory infection, flu |
Until symptoms are over |
Travel to an area of the world where malaria is a
problem |
Twelve months after return |
Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) |
When treatment is complete if taken for infection |
Accutane, Proscar and Propecia |
One month after taking last dose |
Avodart |
Six months after taking last dose |
Soriatane |
Three years after taking last dose |
Certain cases of heart disease |
Contact NY Blood for medical eligibility at 1-800-688-0900 |
Ears, nose or skin piercing |
Twelve months after procedure unless done under sterile
conditions |
Tattoos |
Twelve months after procedure |
Blood transfusion |
Twelve months after receiving blood |
Full-term pregnancy |
Six weeks after delivery |
Abortion or miscarriage |
Six weeks if after the first trimester (twelve weeks) |
Surgery, serious injury |
When healing is complete and feeling well |
Smallpox vaccination |
Two months after vaccination |
Tuberculosis (TB) |
After completion of treatment |
Dental visits |
Wait 72 hours after major dental work, no wait after routine
cleaning or filling |
1980 - 1996 time spent in the United Kingdom
that adds up to three (3) or more months. |
Permanent deferral |
1980 - present time spent in most European
countries that adds up to five (5) years or more |
Permanent deferral |
U.S. military personnel & dependents During 1980 -
1990 time spent in Belgium, Netherlands or Germany
During 1980 - 1996 time spent in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy
or Greece |
Permanent deferral |