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Originally Posted by redbreegull
I have kind of a fear of donating blood even though I know it is important.
How long after visiting a malarial country do I have to wait before donating?
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Malaria is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes found in certain countries and may be transmitted to patients through blood transfusion. Blood donations are not tested for malaria because there is no sensitive blood test available for malaria.
If you have traveled or lived in a malaria-risk country, we may require a waiting period before you can donate blood.
Wait 3 years after completing treatment for malaria.
Wait 12 months after returning from a trip to an area where malaria is found.
Wait 3 years after living more than 5 years in a country or countries where malaria is found. An additional waiting period of 3 years may be required if you have traveled to an area where malaria is found if you have not lived a consecutive 3 years in a country or countries where malaria is not found.
If you have traveled outside of the United States and Canada, your travel destinations will be reviewed at the time of donation.
http://m.redcrossblood.org/donating-...etical-listing Good resource for any questions about eligibility