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Entry #924: Blood donations by MSMs in California

Original entry by imullin01 imullin01 ()

RegionCalifornia
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1983
End Datenow
DescriptionBan on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.
Sourceshttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/QuestionsaboutBlood/ucm108186.htm
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6 Reports

  1. Status is not correct. "Status changed to 1-year deferral as with the rest of the nation."
  2. Status is not correct. "The FDA Regulations state to defer for 12 months for MSMs or Women who have had intercourse with S MSM"
  3. Status is not correct. "12 month deferral"
  4. Status is not correct. "Blood donations are allowed for MSM after a 12 month deferral. This indicates that it is banned indefinite deferral and cites the FDA, but the FDA is the one stating this recommendation. Currently, FDA is allowing 3 months of deferral for MSM. Source: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements/lgbtq-donors.html"
  5. Status is not correct. "Defer 3 months. If you're transgender, you can't donate if you're taking finasteride as hrt."
  6. Status is not correct. "3 month deferal period as of 2020"

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