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BOSL EVENTS – PINTS 4 PINTS CONTEST

Following is part of the actual questionnaire that you will complete when you become a donor

1. a) Are you feeling well today
   b) Do you have a cold, flu, sore throat, fever, infection or allergy problem today?
   
   
2. a) In the last 3 days have you taken any medicine or drugs (pills including Aspirin or shots), other than birth control pills and vitamins?
   b) In the last 3 days have you had dental work?
   
   
3. a) In the last 3 months have you had a vaccination?
   b) In the last 3 months have you taken Accutane, Clarus (isotretinoin) or Toctino (alitretinoin) for skin problems?
   
   
4. a) In the last 6 months have you been under a doctor’s care or had surgery
   b) If female, in the last 6 months have you been pregnant?
   c) In the last 6 months have you taken Proscar, Avodart (Dutasteride), Propecia, Methotrexate or Cyclomen (Danazol)?
   d) In the last 6 months have you had a tattoo, ear or skin piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis?
   e) In the last 6 months have you had an injury from a needle or come in contact with someone else’s blood?
   
   
5. a) In the last 12 months have you had a rabies shot or a graft?
   b) In the last 12 months have you had close contact with a person who has had hepatitis or yellow jaundice?
   c) In the last 12 months have you been in jail or prison?
   
   
6. a) In the last 12 months have you travelled outside Canada or the U.S. and stayed less than 6 months?
   b) In the last 3 and a half years have you spent more than 6 months in a continuous period outside Canada or the U.S.?
   
   
7. a) Since 1980, did you receive a blood transfusion or blood product in the United Kingdom, France or elsewhere in Europe?
   b) Have you spent a total of 3 months or more in the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Mann, or the Channel Islands) from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1996?
   c) Have you spent a total of 3 months or more in France from January 1, 1980 through December 31, 1996?
   d) Have you spent a total of 5 years or more in Europe since January 1, 1980?
   
   
8. a) Have you spent a total of 6 months or more in a continuous period in Mexico, Central America or South America?
   b) Were you born in Mexico, Central America or South America?
   c) Was your mother or grandmother born in Mexico, Central America or South America?
   
   
9. Have you ever had malaria?
   
   
10. a) Have you ever taken Tegison or Soriatane for skin problems?
    b) Have you ever taken human pituitary growth hormone or human pituitary gonadotrophin hormone?
    c) Have you ever received a dura mater (brain covering) graft?
    
    
11. Have you ever had:
    a) yellow jaundice (other than at birth) or hepatitis?
    b) epilepsy, coma, stroke or fainting?
    c) cancer, diabetes or Crohn’s disease?
    d) heart, kidney, lung or blood problems?
    e) Chagas’ disease, babesiosis or leishmaniasis?
    
    
12. Have you ever had an AIDS (HIV) test other than for donating blood?
    
    
13. Are you aware of a diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease among any of your blood relatives (parent, child, sibling)?
    
    
14. Have you, in your past or present job, taken care of or handled monkeys or their body fluids?

High Risk Questions

15. Do you have AIDS or have you ever tested positive for HIV/AIDS?
16. Have you used cocaine within the last 12 months?
17. Have you ever taken illegal drugs or illegal steroids with a needle even one time?
18. At any time since 1977, have you taken money or drugs for sex?
19. Male donors: Have you had sex with a man, even one time since 1977?
20. Have you ever taken clotting factor concentrates for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia?
21. Have you had sex with anyone who has AIDS or has tested positive for HIV or AIDS?
22. Female donors: In the last 12 months, have you had sex with a man who had sex, even one time since 1977 with another man?
23. Have you had sex in the last 12 months with anyone who has ever taken illegal drugs or illegal steroids with a needle?
24. At any time in the last 12 months, have you paid money or drugs for sex?
25. At any time in the last 12 months, have you had sex with anyone who has taken money or drugs for sex?
26. Have you had sex in the last 6 months with anyone who has taken clotting factor concentrates?
27. In the last 12 months, have you had or been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea?
28. In the last 12 months, have you received blood or blood products by transfusion for any reason,such as an accident or surgery?
29. In the past 6 months, have you had sex with someone whose sexual background you don’t know?
30. a) Were you born in or have you lived in Africa since 1977?
    b) Since 1977, did you receive a blood transfusion or blood product in Africa?
    c) Have you had sexual contact with anyone who was born in or lived in Africa since 1977?

I have answered all questions truthfully. I understand that to make a false statement is a serious matter and could harm others. I understand the procedure and side effects and complications associated with my (whole blood), (plasmapheresis), (cytapheresis) donation.

I have read and understand the information on how the AIDS (HIV) virus may spread by donated blood and plasma. I agree not to make a donation if there is a chance this might spread the AIDS (HIV) virus. I agree to the testing of my blood for hepatitis, syphilis, AIDS (HIV), HTLV, West Nile virus and other factors as required for the safety of the blood recipient. I have been provided with and understand information regarding the use of these tests on my blood donation. I understand that my positive test results on any of these tests will be given to me in confidence, that they will be reported to Public Health if required by law. I agree to donate blood for use as decided by CBS. I agree to call CBS if after donating I decide my blood should not be used.

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