Long criticized as discriminatory, the policy has prevented many men who have sex with men from donating blood. The Food and Drug Administration is expected to reveal its new approach on Friday.
Toby Talbot/APAn expected change in FDA policy would make it easier for men who have sex with men to donate blood.The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose easing restrictions on blood donations by men who have sex with men.
A senior official not authorized to speak publicly about the decision tells NPR the agency intends to unveil the new guidance on Friday. The change is expected to take effect after a public comment period.The restrictions on donating blood date back to the early days of the AIDS epidemic and were designed to protect the blood supply from HIV. Originally, gay and bisexual men were completely prohibited from donating blood.
Under the current policy — last updated in 2020 — men who have sex with men can donate blood if they haven't had sexual contact with other men for three months.The FDA considers easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men
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