If you have mono can you donate blood

Can i donate blood if i had mono?

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Yes, you can donate. However, you may now test positive for cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Epstein-Barr virus (depending on what caused your mono) so your blood will not be used for those with weak immune systems like newborns or people with orga…

Can You Donate Blood If You’ve Had Mono?

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Yes. A history of infectious mononucleosis does not disqualify you from donating blood. You have recovered from your mono, you have antibodies to that disease, and it cannot be transmitted to anyone else now that you have recovered. Some of…

Can I donate blood even though I have mono?

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“I recently had mononucleosis. Can I still donate blood? A person who has completely recovered from mononucleosis may be accepted as a donor. If the person had hepatitis or jaundice with the mononucleosis, however, he or she is inde…

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Can you donate blood if you have had mono?

Q: My school is having a blood drive and I was going to sign up but I heard from a friend that if you’ve had mono you can’t donate blood anymore. I had mono about a year and a half ago.

A: You cannot donate blood until 6 months after mono. So if its been more than 6 monthd you’ll be ok. But I would tell the nurse and see what she says because some places may have other guidlines. As a rule for where I work its six months. But again be sure to tell your nurse when you had it. And thank you for wanting to donate and being so careful about it. Most people would not even think of spreading disease when they give blood… your a true angel. I wish more people were out there like you!

Can you donate blood if you’ve had Mono in the past?

Q: I had mono about four or five years ago. I was told soon after in high school that I would not be able to donate blood because of mono, that it stays in the blood your entire life. I was told this by a friend who had had mono when he was 6 and had gone to donate blood. He hadn’t been allowed to. This is in NY btw if that makes a difference. So is this true or can I donate blood?

A: apparently you can, because I have donated 5 times in my life and had mono at age 21. ……

Are you allowed to donate blood if you had Mono?

Q: I had mono last year and I’m fine now. May I donate blood?

A: yes! i also had mono last year, and donated blood… after 1 year of the first negative bolld test you may donate blood. if you didnt go back for a neg blood test this is ok, just tell them you had mono one year ago and it has been 52 weeks since you neg blood test