If you have been overseas recently, or are planning to go, take a look at our map to see whether you are able to donate when you return.
Select the country that you are visiting / have visited and check to see what diseases are prevalent in that country. You can then click on the disease description to see when you can next donate.
Select a country to see what diseases are prevalent in that region.
Click on the disease name to read more about how these diseases can affect your ability to donate blood
This information is provided only to inform which portion of a blood donation may be used after returning from international travel. It is not intended for any other purpose. eg travel health advice. If you have any questions about your eligibility to donate please call 13 14 95 or visit our FAQs.
HIV/Aids
HIV/AIDS: This country has a high prevalence of HIV infection among the general community. If you have sex with a person who lives in one of these areas, you will be able to donate 12 months after returning to Australia.
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vCJD
vCJD is the human form of 'mad cow disease'. Since 2004, there have been a small number of reported cases of patients in the United Kingdom (UK) diagnosed with vCJD who have been infected through blood transfusion.
Currently you can't donate if you:
- have lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 for a total of six months or more,
or
- have received blood transfusions in the UK since 1 January 1980.
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Chagas
Chagas disease is an insect borne infection and is present in this country. If you were born or had a blood transfusion in this country, you are encouraged to donate and the plasma portion of your donation can be used.
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Ebola/Marburg
The Ebola and/or Marburg viruses are known to be present in this country. You can donate six weeks after returning from this country.
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Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito borne infection and is present in this country. You can donate when you return to Australia. For four months the plasma portion of your donation can be used, and then we'll perform a malaria test.
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Dengue/Chikungunya
Dengue and Chikungunya are mosquito borne infections and are present in this country. You can donate blood when you return to Australia. For four weeks the plasma portion of your donation can be used and then we'll use your entire donation.
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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus is a mosquito borne infection and is present in this country. You can donate blood when you return to Australia. For four weeks the plasma portion of your donation can be used and then we'll use your entire donation.
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Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)
Schistosomiasis (also known as Bilharzia) is a parasite that is present in this country. If you have any history of infection by this parasite, you can donate after you have totally recovered and the plasma portion of your donation can be used.
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Rabies
Rabies is a virus present in some animals in this country and can be spread to humans, usually by an animal bite. If you have been bitten or scratched by an animal in this country and you have been pre-vaccinated against rabies you will be able to donate after your visit. However, if you haven't been pre-vaccinated you will be able to donate 12 months after you've returned.
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This information is provided only to inform which portion of a blood donation may be used after returning from international travel. It is not intended for any other purpose. eg travel health advice. If you have any questions about your eligibility to donate please call 13 14 95 or visit our FAQs.
