In Australia there are strict guidelines to giving blood and one of them is whether you have lived in the UK for 6 months from 1980 to 1996. (your not allowed to donote blood if you did)
Anyone know why?
2006-07-08 02:11:04 · 3 answers · asked by Dellian 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There were various outbreaks of Mad Cows Disease during that period and since its a blood borne disease in humans they ban you from donating blood to protect the recipients.
2006-07-08 02:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They had an outbreak of mad cow disaese in early 90's..Stays in your blood forever if you had contact..Could ruin the entire blood supply
2006-07-08 09:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just asked an Australian friend online and she said it's because of cause of Mad Cow Disease. It can live dorment in the blood/body.
2006-07-08 09:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋