Why can't people who had blood transfusion donate blood?

Blood transfusions are most commonly done in cases of severe haemorrhage that causes a serious reduction in Hb levels, and even after transfusion, the person needs some time to make it's Hb normal. Such person can't donate blood as they are themselves at risk. Your Hb should be more than 12. read more

Blood transfusions are most commonly done in cases of severe haemorrhage that causes a serious reduction in Hb levels, and even after transfusion, the person needs some time to make it's Hb normal. read more

If you have had a blood transfusion you may be able to donate blood. All organizations have their own regulations on blood transfusions and eligibility. The Red Cross, for example, allows people to donate blood one year after receiving a blood transfusion in the United States. read more

Blood transfusion donor ban People who received blood transfusions since January 1980 are to be banned from donating blood, Health Secretary John Reid has announced. Dr Reid said the move was being taken to avoid the "slight risk" of the transmission of vCJD. read more