Immunisation - Non-Live

The day of immunisation is Day 0.
Day 1 commences at one minute past midnight on the day after immunisation.

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

2. Immunisation for Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis B (HBV) or Japanese Encephalitis (JEV):
Must not donate.

For HAV, HBV and JEV immunisation:
If the donor:

• is well, and
• has not been exposed, and
• at least 14 days have passed since immunisation,

accept.

For all other non-live vaccines:
If the donor is well on the day and has not been exposed, accept.

Appendix 2 – Table of Immunisations
Hepatitis B

Sensitive assays for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B or West Nile Virus may be reactive following recent immunisation against HAV, HBV or JEV, respectively. A reactive 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.

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

A definition section has been added. The deferral after HBV vaccination has been increased. A deferral after HAV and JEV vaccination has been added.

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