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Travel Restrictions Malaria Endemic Countries Malaria is a blood infection caused by a parasite that can be transmitted through blood transfusion. Because of the possibility of having malaria without showing any symptoms, MEDIC Regional Blood Center must defer potential donors who have spent time in malaria risk areas as a precaution, regardless of any preventative medications taken before traveling. Dates Length of Stay Malaria Risk Areas Deferral Travel within the past 12 months Any length of time Most of Central & South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and tropical areas. 12 months Six months or more Most of Central & South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and tropical areas. Three years Residency within the past three years ***Iraq is NOT malaria endemic; however, 1 year deferral is required due to Leishmaniasis Risk.*** MEDIC Regional Blood Center creates travel guidelines based on current list of malaria risk areas provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Protection. For more in-depth information about malaria risk areas, please visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov or call us at 865-524-3074. Please have the following information ready when you call or come by to donate: The name of the country to which you traveled The name of the cities and various local attractions you toured Your travel dates, including when you departed and returned Note: this addresses some of the most common deferrals. It is not complete and is not intended to be used in place of medical screening by trained professionals at the blood center at the time of donation. Each donor will be required to answers questions about his/her medical history in a private screening booth. Medical staff will make a final decision about each donor’s eligibility based on rules specified by the Food and Drug Administration. These rules were established to ensure the donation process will be safe for the donor as well as for the patient receiving the blood. The guidelines listed were last revised on Februaary 23, 2011. Changes to the criteria may have been made since the last revision date.
