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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 8:03 am
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djk7
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Originally Posted by gate_pourri
If you live in Europe for more then 6 months, are you NEVER aloud to donate blood in the US again, or is it a time limit, like 1 year since you've been back?Thanks.
According to my blood bank, it's permanently disqualifying. The ban only applies since 1980, I lived in Germany for a couple of years in the 70's, and that doesn't affect my ability to donate. That said, the rules could change in the future as more info becomes known, or better tests are developed.

Several Rx drugs are permanently disqualifying also.
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