Entry #11333: Blood donations by MSMs in California

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RegionCalifornia
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (less than 6-month deferral)
Start DateApr 2, 2020
End DateMay 11, 2023
DescriptionBlood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.
Sourceshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/ https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/revised-recommendations-reducing-risk-human-immunodeficiency-virus-transmission-blood-and-blood


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edited by Markissik. Adding the ending date due to the new entry

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End Date(NONE)May 11, 2023

edited by JerofDoorhandle. Removing date referential language and adding primary sources

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Description3-month deferral in line with FDA guidance.Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.
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3-month deferral in line with FDA guidance. Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.
Sourceshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/revised-recommendations-reducing-risk-human-immunodeficiency-virus-transmission-blood-and-blood
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/ https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/revised-recommendations-reducing-risk-human-immunodeficiency-virus-transmission-blood-and-blood
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "FDA guidelines updated in May 2023"
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Original entry
StatusBanned (less than 6-month deferral)
Start DateApr 2, 2020
End Datenow
Description3-month deferral in line with FDA guidance.
Sourceshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-relaxes-blood-donation-requirements-for-gay-men/