I use to give blood 3 to 4 times a year, in France you cannot give more than that.
Since I have been here I have not gave blood once since I am not eligible too.
Not that anyone would say anything I am sure if I was to give blood but I don't like lying so I'll keep my blood.Persons who have spent long periods of time in countries where "mad cow disease" is found are not eligible to donate. This requirement is related to concerns about variant Creutzfeld Jacob Disease (vCJD). Learn more about vCJD and donation.
But I am on the national organ donor list............go figure no restriction there.