PRH Posted April 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Just went in to give blood and found out that we cannot give for one year because we were in Panama in March. We were told that the threat of Maleria is why. Just a heads up because we are frequent givers and this was a shock:(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard in Panama Posted April 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wierd! Is this your local hospital rule, State rule, some generalized policy? Wish some medical folks would weigh in. [i did hear a rumor that those of us who live in Panama couldn't give blood after visiting the US ... something about the risk of something called "blue/red disease."] Regards, Richard BTW -Malaria is not a problem in 99% of Panama, just like West Nile disease isn't a problem in most of the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ming Posted April 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2015 It looks like Panama and the Canal Zone are not on the “can’t donate” list, but there are a few other areas that are. Here is the Red Cross’ position on the area: Panama City and Canal Zone area is acceptable. Travel to rural areas of the provinces of Bocas del Toro, San Blas including San Blas Islands, Veraguas and Darien provinces – Not eligible (to donate blood) for 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard in Panama Posted April 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It looks like Panama and the Canal Zone are not on the “can’t donate” list, but there are a few other areas that are. Here is the Red Cross’ position on the area: Panama City and Canal Zone area is acceptable. Travel to rural areas of the provinces of Bocas del Toro, San Blas including San Blas Islands, Veraguas and Darien provinces – Not eligible (to donate blood) for 12 months. None of the places mentioned are places where typical cruise ship tourists would visit. Note "rural areas" are specified versus typical populated areas. Come to Panama and enjoy! Go back home, give blood and help another! Regards, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scienceteacher Posted April 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Last year we went to Belize and I could not donate blood for one year. We are doing a Panama Canal cruise this year. I am fairly sure this will not impede my blood donation for another year. I hope not, as I donate several times each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller99 Posted April 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Wierd! Is this your local hospital rule, State rule, some generalized policy? Wish some medical folks would weigh in. [i did hear a rumor that those of us who live in Panama couldn't give blood after visiting the US ... something about the risk of something called "blue/red disease."] Regards, Richard BTW -Malaria is not a problem in 99% of Panama, just like West Nile disease isn't a problem in most of the US. Sounds like an "Ex Pat" Disease :D Too funny, Richard. Keep the water in Lake Gatun, sir, and send those ships to Florida! CHEERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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