Oct 6, 2022 · Those who lived in or were stationed in the UK, Ireland or France who have never tried to give blood may now be eligible to give blood with the Red Cross, effective Oct. 3, 2022.

Oct 10, 2022 · In 2022, the restrictions for those who have spent a significant amount of time in the UK, Ireland or France may now be eligible to donate blood and platelets. Learn more about this update …

Oct 10, 2024 · If you are unsure about your blood donation eligibility after visiting Europe, check with your local blood donation center or organization. They can provide specific guidelines based on …

Residency in certain countries or geographic regions or extended travel to those areas, or sexual contact with someone who was born in or lived in those areas may make you ineligible to donate blood.

Jan 9, 2023 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidelines to allow individuals who lived or worked in the United Kingdom, France, or Ireland to donate blood and platelets.

Jan 14, 2021 · In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted a longstanding ban that prevented some 4.4 million Veterans, service members and civilians stationed in certain parts of …

Find out whether any health conditions, medications, professions or travelling to certain countries could affect your ability to donate. Where have you traveled to?

Travelling and living abroad can affect when you can donate blood. Blood donors must have lived in Finland, another EU or EFTA country, or the UK for at least three months.

Jan 16, 2023 · South Texas Blood & Tissue is welcoming members of our community who have never tried to give blood, or were deferred from donating, because of time spent in Europe after the FDA …

Stay informed about the Mad Cow disease, vCJD, and recent EU blood donation policy changes. Learn how it impacts blood donation at OneBlood.