Entry #12318: Blood donations by MSMs in Alaska

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RegionAlaska
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 11, 2023
End Datenow
DescriptionThe new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM). Prospective donors will be asked the same set of questions regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.
Sourceshttps://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/recommendations-evaluating-donor-eligibility-using-individual-risk-based-questions-reduce-risk-human


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created by 4anahiv

Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 11, 2023
End Datenow
DescriptionThe new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM). Prospective donors will be asked the same set of questions regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.
Sourceshttps://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/recommendations-evaluating-donor-eligibility-using-individual-risk-based-questions-reduce-risk-human