| Condition |
Length of Time Before You
Can Give Blood |
| Not feeling well for any reason |
Until symptoms are over |
| Cold, sore throat, respiratory infection, flu |
Until symptoms are over |
| Travel to an area of the world where malaria is a
problem |
Twelve months after return |
| Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) |
When treatment is complete if taken for infection |
| Accutane, Proscar and Propecia |
One month after taking last dose |
| Avodart |
Six months after taking last dose |
| Soriatane |
Three years after taking last dose |
| Certain cases of heart disease |
Contact NY Blood for medical eligibility at 1-800-688-0900 |
| Ears, nose or skin piercing |
Twelve months after procedure unless done under sterile
conditions |
| Tattoos |
Twelve months after procedure |
| Blood transfusion |
Twelve months after receiving blood |
| Full-term pregnancy |
Six weeks after delivery |
| Abortion or miscarriage |
Six weeks if after the first trimester (twelve weeks) |
| Surgery, serious injury |
When healing is complete and feeling well |
| Smallpox vaccination |
Two months after vaccination |
| Tuberculosis (TB) |
After completion of treatment |
| Dental visits |
Wait 72 hours after major dental work, no wait after routine
cleaning or filling |
| 1980 - 1996 time spent in the United Kingdom
that adds up to three (3) or more months. |
Permanent deferral |
| 1980 - present time spent in most European
countries that adds up to five (5) years or more |
Permanent deferral |
U.S. military personnel & dependents
During 1980 -
1990 time spent in Belgium, Netherlands or Germany
During 1980 - 1996 time spent in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy
or Greece |
Permanent deferral |
