On Aug. 7, 2023, the American Red Cross implemented the FDA’s updated final guidance regarding an individual donor assessment for all blood donors regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
This change *eliminated* previous FDA eligibility criteria based on sexual orientation, which restricted sexually active gay and bisexual men from giving blood.
20 posted on 02/15/2024 4:25:06 PM PST by deks
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