Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Information Sheet

You must review all of the countries listed below and their criteria to see if they apply to you. Some countries may be listed more than once.

Do not donate if...

  • You ever received a dura mater (or brain covering) transplant during head or brain surgery.
Do not donate if... From… And…
You traveled to any country in the
United Kingdom:		 January 1, 1980
through
December 31, 1996		 You spent a total time that adds up to 3 months or more
  • Channel Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Falkland Islands
  • Scotland
  • Gibraltar
  • Wales
Do not donate if... From…
You received a blood transfusion in:
  • France
  • Ireland
  • England
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Isle of Man
  • Channel Islands
  • Gibraltar
  • Falkland Islands
 January 1, 1980 to Present
Do not donate if... From… And…
You traveled to:
  • France
  • Ireland
   January 1, 1980 through December 31, 2001 You spent a total time that adds up to 5 years or more .

If any of these apply to you, your donation cannot be accepted. If you have any questions, please ask us. We sincerely appreciate your support.

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