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FDA lets gay men donate blood if abstinent for at least 1 year
The one-year deferral policy -- which mirrors several countries' policies on men who have sex with men (MSM) -- was decided by health professionals who considered blood safety issues as part of their plan to lift a blanket ban on MSM blood donations that was put into place in 1985, the Food and Drug Administration said in a 27-page guidance document. "We have taken great care to ensure this policy revision is backed by sound science and continues to protect our blood supply," Dr. Stephen Ostroff, FDA acting commissioner, said Monday. Posted by: Besoeker 2015-12-22 |
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