Who should not donate blood ?
The following categories of people should avoid giving blood:
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Pregnant or lactating women, or those who have recently had an abortion.
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Persons who are on steroids, hormonal supplements or certain specified medication.
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Persons with multiple sexual partners or those who are addicted to drugs.
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Persons who have had an attack of infection like jaundice, rubella, typhoid or malaria.
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Persons who have undergone surgery in the previous six months.
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Persons who have consumed alcohol in the 12 hours prior to donation.
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Women should avoid donation during their menstruating period.
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Those who have undergone various vaccinations should avoid donation for the corresponding period specified below:
Type of Vaccine The period in which donation should be avoided. Hepatitis B 6 months Live vaccines 2 weeks Killed vaccines 48 Hours Rabies 1 year -
Persons with any systemic disease like heart disease, kidney disease, liver problems, blood disorders or asthma should NOT donate blood.
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Persons suffering from infections transmitted through transfusions like HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis etc should NOT donate blood.
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