Thursday, December 24, 2015

News: Should Gay People Be Allowed to Donate Blood?

This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially lifted a decades-old ban on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men. But only if they haven't had sex for a year. Why does the FDA have this stance, and could it make sense?

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News: Should Gay People Be Allowed to Donate Blood?

This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially lifted a decades-old ban on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men.

But only if they haven’t had sex for a year. 

Why does the FDA have this stance, and could it make sense?

Nicholas English
Content Manager of About.com Health
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