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How long after having the flu or getting the flu vaccine can I donate blood? 

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Influenza is an infectious disease
caused by the influenza virus, which can 

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be mild, severe or have dangerous complications, even death. 

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Getting a yearly flu vaccine is the most
effective way to prevent illness and stop the spread of flu viruses. 

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To ensure the safety of blood donors as
well as the quality of blood units and 

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depending on the disease prevention mechanism of the vaccine, 

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Each vaccine will have a
different blood donation deferral period. 

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This delay also helps to maximize the
effects of the vaccine after injection. 

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According to the provisions of Circular
26-2013-TTBIT on guidelines for blood transfusion activities, 

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to ensure the safety of blood donors as
well as the quality of blood units transfused to patients, 

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In some cases, you will have to delay
for a certain period of time before you can donate blood. 

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You can donate blood 7 days after
receiving a flu vaccine or recovering 

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from one of the following illnesses: 

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flu, cold, nasal and throat
allergies, sore throat, migraine. 

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In case of vaccination against rubella,
measles, typhoid, cholera, 

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mumps, chickenpox, bcg 

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You can donate blood 4 weeks after the end of the vaccination period. 

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Blood can be donated 12 months after
completion of the vaccination course against measles. 

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Donate blood 7 days
after receiving other vaccines.