Individuals can donate blood after receiving the influenza vaccine if they are symptom-free and meet all other eligibility requirements. Neither the flu shot nor the intranasal vaccine is cause for a blood donation deferral, because there is no risk of transmitting influenza after receiving the vaccines. Helping prevent the spread of the flu. Red Cross staff members take standard precautions to prevent the spread of the flu at blood drives.
Alison Parker, 24, was described as a rock star by a colleague. Parker was a native of the southwest Virginia area. She was living her dream, said Deon Guillory, now a reporter in Augusta, Georgia.
Alison Parkerâs boyfriend, WDBJ evening anchor Chris Hurst, said heâd come home from work around midnight Tuesday and fixed scrambled eggs and a smoothie for Parker, who was soon to get up for her Wednesday morning shift. After she got ready, Hurst said goodbye to her, and they started exchanging texts.