Immunisations

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Calculation of deferral period

The day of immunisation is Day 0.

Day 1 commences at one minute past midnight on the day after immunisation.

Minimum deferral period

This is the minimal deferral period after immunisation if donor has not been exposed to the infection.

For immunisation post exposure, refer to the relevant entry.

Table of immunisations

Disease	Comments	Type	Minimum deferral period
Disease Anthrax	Comments Rarely given	Type Non-live	Minimum deferral period No
Disease Cholera	Comments There are two vaccines available to prevent cholera: Dukoral® and Vaxchora®; see rows below. Ensure the correct guidance is applied depending on the vaccine given. If vaccine name not certain, treat as a Live vaccine.	Type -	Minimum deferral period -
Disease -	Comments Vaxchora®	Type Live	Minimum deferral period 28 days
Disease -	Comments Dukoral®	Type Non-live	Minimum deferral period No