Eligibility
Last Updated: 2024-05-09• 1 min readTravel Bug? Check Your Destination Restrictions
Traveled abroad recently? You might need to pause your donation plans.
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JeevanSeva Research Team
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Sarva JeevanSeva Foundation Medical Advisory Team
Travel Bug: The Geography of Deferral
Your blood carries a history of where you have been. Travel to certain zones puts you on the 'Pause' list.
The Malaria Belt
If you visit malaria-endemic regions (Many parts of Africa, South America, or rural SE Asia), you face a 1-year deferral upon return.
Why 1 Year?
Malaria parasites can lie dormant. Standard tests might miss low levels. Time is the only 100% filter. If you just visited Europe or USA? You can usually donate immediately upon return.
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