can donate blood after sick?

[quekjr]

hi can i just ask,
i had a slight throat infection a couple of days back, can i donate blood or do i have to wait awhile after i recover

[Shan Xue]

Have to wait a while.


Upper respiratory tract infections such as cold, flu, sore throat or any other symptoms of infection without fever:

Please wait 1 week after recovery;
http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation/can_i_donate/when_not_to_donate/common_reasons.html

[Shan Xue]

If you have a fever of more than 38 degree C, got to wait for 3 weeks after recovery.

[redshorts]

Hello!

Would like to know how long do I need to wait for next blood donation after hospitalisation due to Lung infection. Happen in September, was on antibiotic drip for 4 days + tablet antibiotics.

:)

[Shan Xue]

Hello,

You should be able to donate now. Can call blood bank at 62235640 or 62130626 to confirm :)