I learned this last week, and didn’t think to post until now. After the attacks, I, like many others thought about giving blood. However, upon reading the eligibility guidelines, I discovered that I can’t give blood in the US, because I “during 1980 - 1996 spent a total time that adds up to 6 months or more in the United Kingdom”. I wonder if this means I can’t be an organ donor either?

I’ve heard similar from friends in continental Europe too. I guess Britain was the only nation that didn’t think BSE was a big deal.

- SiW

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