Pyrexia - Cord blood

If related to a common cold or other upper respiratory tract infection from which the mother is now recovered or recovering, accept.

• Infection, general

A raised temperature may be a sign of an infection, which could be passed on through a donation. Waiting 2 weeks from when the temperature returns to normal reduces the risk of infection being transmitted by the donation.

There is no evidence that common colds and upper respiratory tract infections can be passed on by donation but it is still necessary to wait until any such infection is obviously getting better before allowing donation.