Blood transfusion

A blood transfusion given elsewhere than in the Central or South America or Africa prevents blood donation for at least four months.

A blood transfusion given in Central or South America or Africa prevents blood donation permanently because of the risk of tropical diseases (trypanosomiasis infections in particular).

Would you like more information? Please call the free information number for blood donors on 0800 0 5801 (Mon to Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Last modified: 04.05.2026