Immunisation - Non-Live

1. Post Exposure:
See:
Immunisation - 2. Post Exposure

2. Hepatitis B:
Must not donate if:
Less than seven days after administration.

3. COVID-19
See:
Coronavirus Infection

If not exposed, for non-live immunisations other than hepatitis B or COVID-19, if well on the day, accept.

Hepatitis B
Coronavirus Infection

Sensitive assays for HBsAg may be positive following recent immunisation. A positive result can lead to the donation being wasted, unnecessary tests and the need to contact the donor.

Note, hepatitis A immunisation may be combined with hepatitis B immunisation.

'Non-Live' immunisations do not use material that can cause infection. This means there is no risk to people receiving donated material from a recently immunised non-exposed donor.

As COVID-19 vaccines are new, additional guidance is given for these. This is included in the Coronavirus Infection entry. 

This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

Update of guidance for COVID-19 vaccination.

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