Donating blood after recovering from dengue

Not right now, but most waits are short. After dengue, donation waits, commonly around 6 months after full recovery, because the virus can linger quietly. ## The short answer Dengue can stay detectable in blood for a while after you feel fine, and dengue through transfusion is a real documented risk, so centres wait it out. Full recovery means fever gone, platelets and counts normal, and your doctor has discharged you. ## The usual wait Commonly 6 months from full recovery; the centre counts from your recovery date. Nobody is turned away forever for most of these, the register will still be here when the wait ends. ## At the screening desk Tell the staff: Bring your recovery date and, if you have it, the discharge summary. That conversation is confidential and takes a minute, it exists so the medical officer can clear you safely on the day. Everyone meets the same basics: age 18,65, weight 50 kg+, haemoglobin on target, feeling well today. Men donate every 3 months, women every 4, the rest rules, simply. Not sure about your case? Try the Can I donate? checker or read who can donate and the deferral list in plain words. Still weighing it? Is blood donation safe? and the honest side-effects list are straight answers, not brochure talk. ## The one line that matters The medical officer at the centre makes the final call on the day, with your name, your file and your actual reading in front of them. Use this page to walk in informed, not to overrule anyone. Related: blood for dengue patients