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Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood
Arkansas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give
February 19 (LITTLE ROCK) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Arkansas Blood Institute is alerting potential donors that new eligibility rules allow more people to give the gift of life. Many veterans, healthcare workers and other civic minded individuals who were disqualified in the past are now cleared to donate again.
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Those who spent extended time in many European countries are now no longer deferred due to Mad Cow Disease risks. This change will likely allow many veterans and military personnel to donate blood.
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The following now only have a three-month deferral period (these were previously 12- month deferrals):
Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood
Arkansas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give
February 19 (LITTLE ROCK) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Arkansas Blood Institute is alerting potential donors that new eligibility rules allow more people to give the gift of life. Many veterans, healthcare workers and other civic minded individuals who were disqualified in the past are now cleared to donate again.
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Those who spent extended time in many European countries are now no longer deferred due to Mad Cow Disease risks. This change will likely allow many veterans and military personnel to donate blood.
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The following now only have a three-month deferral period (these were previously 12- month deferrals):
- Tattoos, ear piercings, and body piercings from unlicensed or unlisted facilities
- Blood transfusions
- Accidental needle stick or splash for health care workers
- Travel to malarial-endemic areas
