Immunisation - Non-Live

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

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

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

Hepatitis B

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.

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

Guidance updated following the removal of deferral after COVID-19 vaccination.

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