The FDA has changed in policy on gay blood donations. Faced with tremendous pressure during the coronavirus crisis to lift its policy barring gay men from donating blood, the Food & Drug Administration announced on Thursday it has eased the restrictions.
While the previous policy, established in 2015, barred men who have had sex with men in the 12 months from making a donation, the new policy shortens the deferral period, requiring abstinence for only three months.
The FDA indicated it would make a change in a notice to stakeholders on Thursday, saying the decision was based on “evaluation of the totality of the scientific evidence available.” “To help address this critical need and increase the number of donations, the FDA is announcing
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