Vaccination - How long after I've had a vaccination (including a flu shot) can I donate?

It depends on the type of vaccine.

No effect on your ability to donate

These vaccines don't include any live material and you can donate straight away after having one.

  • Diphtheria

  • Influenza (both seasonal flu and H1N1 or 'swine' flu)

  • Hepatitis A

  • Meningococcus

  • Pertussis (whooping cough)

  • Pneumococcus

  • Q fever

  • Tetanus

  • Human papillomavirus (Gardasil)

  • Shingrix for shingles