This was missed by a lot of people last year in the midst of #covid19, but the @US_FDA and @RedCross changed relaxed blood donation eligibility guidelines for many groups.👇🏽#giveblood
Red Cross to Implement FDA Eligibility Changes redcross.org/about-us/news-…
Red Cross to Implement FDA Eligibility Changes redcross.org/about-us/news-…
For those previously prevented from donating blood due to having spent time in Europe, now you can donate!
#GiveBlood
#GiveBlood
The deferral period for the following groups was ⬇️ from 12 months to 3. Still not where we need to be IMHO, but a step in the right direction.
Male donors who have had sex w/ another man (MSM);
Female donors who have had sex w/ an MSM
Donors with recent tattoos and piercings
Male donors who have had sex w/ another man (MSM);
Female donors who have had sex w/ an MSM
Donors with recent tattoos and piercings
Only 3% of the population gives blood. Exponentially more are eligible to save a life. For questions or to find a donation site near you, go to:
redcross.org/give-blood.html
redcross.org/give-blood.html
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