[conservative cat]

I can’t even give blood, because I lived in Europe and traveled to England in the 80’s.

[Grizzled Bear]

I can’t even give blood, because I lived in Europe and traveled to England in the 80’s.

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I was stationed in Germany for eight years so I can’t either. I was told that I will not be eligible to donate until they come up with a practical screening test for the human form of Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (BSE).

I would like to donate but I understand why they say I can’t.

Meanwhile the “Bath House Boys” are demanding the “Right” for gays to donate blood.

[ladyjane]

I can’t even give blood, because I lived in Europe and traveled to England in the 80’s.

Maybe you are not a protected class.

[mountainbunny]

My husband is in the same boat, having lived in Europe for many years as a child. If I’m not mistaken, they are concerned about Mad Cow-type disease.
I would think that testing for HIV would be standard, as would excluding anyone with a high-risk lifestyle.