Published 1 year ago

FDA eases rules again for gay men seeking to donate blood

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The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that traditionally face higher risks of HIV. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men. Instead, potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.

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BBC News

US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood

The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

US moves to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men

FDA’s draft guidelines cut three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

FDA finally clears the way for gay and bisexual men to donate blood

The Food and Drug administration is set to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood, according to the Washington Post.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is moving to further ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that typically face higher risks of HIV. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.

1 year ago·United States

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