Blood Donation
Jun 14th 2004 | 10:23 pm
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Blood Donation
me again.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
Jun 14th 2004 | 11:36 pm
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Re: Blood Donation
Originally posted by BillyRay
me again.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
me again.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
i was under the impression that if you have lived out of canada for more than 6 months in one stretch you cant give blood here anyway. my husband is a canadian national and as he is in the military he has lived in the uk for 3 years. since he came back to canada last year he cant donate anymore as he always used to. i thought maybe it was something to do with all the jabs hes had in the navy but no apparently it applies to everyone. i think also in the uk if you have lived outside or visited certain countries you cant give blood either. as i am like getting blood out of a stone i am quietly releived now!!!!
Jun 15th 2004 | 12:28 am
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Yup, can confirm you won't be able to donate blood in Canada as a Brit - tried it myself.
We're "tainted" with CJD, alas.
Cheers, Iain
We're "tainted" with CJD, alas.
Cheers, Iain
Jun 15th 2004 | 12:40 am
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FWIW when I first came they were quite happy to take an armfull, but they changed their mind about 4 years ago now. I think it is more to do with fear of litigation after the Hep cases if a few years ago nearly caused the service to fold, rather than a real fear that all us brits are on the verge of slipping over our udders!
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Iain
Originally posted by Iain Mc
Yup, can confirm you won't be able to donate blood in Canada as a Brit - tried it myself.
We're "tainted" with CJD, alas.
Cheers, Iain
Yup, can confirm you won't be able to donate blood in Canada as a Brit - tried it myself.
We're "tainted" with CJD, alas.
Cheers, Iain
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:26 pm
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They take blood from me all the time - with GST, PST, property and income tax it is a wonder I am still standing!
Jun 15th 2004 | 2:50 pm
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Re: Blood Donation
Originally posted by BillyRay
me again.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
me again.
Just gave blood here yesterday, and was told by the donor carer that I wouldn't be able to donate in Canada because of CJD/BSE ??!!
Does anybody know if this is true ?
W.
Yup 'tis true. Even if you are a veggie like me! :scared:
