In its own press release issued March 17, the Red Cross expressed concern about shortages in blood supply, stating that nearly 2,700 blood drives had been cancelled due to the pandemic and 86,000 fewer samples collected as a result. "We expect that the updated guidance and alternative procedures will help increase the number of donations moving forward, while helping to ensure adequate protections for donor health and maintaining a safe blood supply for patients," the agency said. OMAHA, NEIn support of all those whose bodily fluids have been discriminated against, courageous heterosexual Calvin Woodruff revealed Friday that in order to stand in solidarity with gay men, he has never donated blood to the Red Cross. Deferral periods for those previously considered at risk of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease or Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease exposure have additionally been eliminated.
Thursday's recommendations presented new criteria for people who have recently traveled to malaria-endemic regions (if they are residents of countries where the disease is non-endemic) as well. According to the Food and Drug Administration, this pre-screening eliminates up to 90 percent of donors who. A good place for us is about a five-day supply of blood, and since the Red Cross supplies 40 of the nation’s blood supply, we have to collect. For both groups, the new deferral period is three months instead of 12 months. In December 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved from a lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood to a deferral of one year for any man who has had sex with another man during the past 12 months. PHOENIX Advocates are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood as the country continues to deal with one of the worst blood shortages to date.
CAN GAY MEN DONATE BLOOD RED CROSS UPDATE
The FDA's update also loosened blood donation restrictions applied to women who have had sex with gay or bisexual men as well as donors who have recently acquired tattoos or piercings. Federal Drug Administration has banned gay men from donating blood since 1983, when it was discovered that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was being. Health care providers say they’ll need an ample supply on hand for just normal emergencies, on top of a potential need for COVID-19 patients if they require life support. the nations blood banks supporting a further easing of the policyto one year, instead of fivewhile the American Red Cross opposes any change. At least 2,7000 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled since the beginning of March. We'll keep pushing for the ban to be lifted entirely. The COVID-19 pandemic has hospitals facing a potential shortage of blood supplies. This victory, however, remains imperfect. Victory! After weeks of pressure from GLAAD and others, is lowering the deferral period on men who have sex with men from 12 months to 3 months.