If you have a cold, with just a clear runny nose and no fever, you can donate! On the other hand, in case of infection, you will then have to wait 28 days after the symptoms stop, before you can give. Good recovery !
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If you have had Covid, you must wait 28 days after symptoms stop or after receiving positive test results. Take care of yourself !
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A little more patience… You must wait 7 days after the end of treatment with antibiotics.
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It all depends on the type of operation you have had. If you have been hospitalized for more than 24 hours then you must wait 4 months before you can donate blood.
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After a live attenuated vaccine (yellow fever, chickenpox, rubella, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, rotavirus), you have to wait 4 weeks to donate blood. For all other types of vaccine, including the flu vaccine, donation is possible now!
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Type 1 diabetes is a definitive contraindication to donating blood. However, you can help patients in other ways, by becoming a volunteer or by encouraging those around you to donate blood.
However, many people with type 2 diabetes are healthy and able to donate blood. If your diabetes is controlled with diet or oral therapy, then donate blood now!
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It is not possible to donate blood after cancer. You can help in other ways, by talking about it around you or by becoming a volunteer. A big thank you for your mobilization!
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If you have had a transfusion in your lifetime, then donating blood is not possible. However, you can help patients in other ways, by becoming a volunteer or by encouraging those around you to donate blood.
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And yes, blood donation is possible even during menstruation! If your flow is heavy, it is important to report it to the EFS collection doctor, who will perform a hemoglobin check before donation.
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If you have symptoms on the day of the donation, then you should wait a bit before going to the collection. If you have taken corticosteroids in the last 2 weeks, or if you had an injection for desensitization in the previous 3 days, you will need a little more patience too!
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Taking a contraceptive pill is not a contraindication, you can donate blood 🙂
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In the case of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, blood donation should be postponed, even during a period of remission. So you can’t give but support us all the same, by talking about it around you 🙂
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If your treatment has allowed the iron deficiency to be completely corrected, if you are not currently undergoing any further investigation into the origin of this deficiency and if the underlying cause is not a reason for postponement, then you can donate!
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If you have previously received treatment for anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder (mania-depression) and do not show obvious signs of excessive anxiety, depression or mania when you go to blood drive, the donation is authorized.
You must wait 7 days after the end of treatment with antibiotics.
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In the absence of modification of the treatment recently (less than 3 months), there is no concern for the donation!
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You can give if you do not have permanent treatment, frequent seizures or current steroid treatment. In any case, you will need to discuss this with the doctor during the interview before the donation.
If you take the Aerius, you can donate. It is even recommended to take it on the day of donation. In the event of allergic manifestations at the time of donation, on the other hand, this represents a reason for postponement.
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It all depends on the type of allergy. If you are on antihistamines, eye drops or nasal steroids, donation is permitted. Otherwise I invite you to contact a doctor from the EFS who can give you a concrete answer by calling 0 800 109 900 then type 1 choose a site and ask to speak to a doctor.
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Blood donation should be postponed if you are currently on anticoagulant therapy or if you have been treated for recurrent thrombosis (two or more episodes)
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Donating blood should be postponed if your epilepsy requires treatment or if you have had an epileptic fit within the past three years.
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If the needles used are used in a secure context (single use, etc.) and the practitioner is qualified and registered with the council of the order, the donation is then authorized.
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It is necessary to wait for the total healing, in the event of bite by an animal, I invite you to contact a doctor of the EFS who can give you a concrete answer by calling 0 800 109 900 then type 1 choose a site and ask to speak to a doctor.
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After a trip to the dentist for a tooth extraction or a crown, take a mandatory 7-day break before joining us for collection
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Well done for this happy event to come! To avoid any risk of deficiency, you cannot donate blood right away. & See you 6 months after giving birth! A + in collection;)
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Your safety as donor and recipient is our priority at EFS. The pre-donation medical interview with a doctor or nurse, sampling by qualified EFS staff, the different stages of the bag path guarantee a maximum level of safety for donors and recipients . To know more
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It is necessary to wait for the total healing, in the event of bite by an animal, I invite you to contact a doctor of the EFS who can give you a concrete answer by calling 0 800 109 900 then type 1 choose a site and ask to speak to a doctor.
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