Alcohol, drugs, medications, vaccinations and platelets donation
The following criteria must be met by platelets donors:
Alcohol and drugs
When you come to donate, you must be able to provide informed consent. Donors must not show signs of intoxication or be under the influence of any substance at the time of donation.
Injection drugs
You cannot give platelets if you have used injected drugs, even once.
Medications
Some medications may pose a risk for donors or recipients. See all medications that make you ineligible to give platelets before planning your platelets donation.
Vaccinations
You can give platelets if you received a flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine. Ask a Héma-Québec staff member about any other vaccinations.
Medications that make you ineligible to give platelets
You cannot give platelets if you are taking any of the medications listed below. You must be able to provide the names of your medications during your selection interview with a Héma-Québec staff member before your donate.
In addition to the medications listed below, you are also ineligible to donate platelet if you are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or platelet aggregation inhibitors like Advil, Aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, naproxen, Plavix and Voltaren. Not sure about a medication? Ask a Héma-Québec staff member.
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