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Potential Changes to Blood Donation Policies for MSM in the United States

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Critical blood shortages persist. Blood supply shortages heightened by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to persist in the United States. Major blood suppliers report that this is the lowest level of blood supply they’ve experienced in a decade. More transparency needed.

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Updated FDA Guidance on Blood Donation Screening: Where Are We Now?

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brought attention to ongoing and systemic discriminatory policies regarding blood donation in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines specifically targeted individuals who identify as men who have sex with men (MSM). You can review those changes here.

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