In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys return to a previous conversation regarding the FDA’s recent changes to the “blood ban”. Back during COVID, the ban for men who have sex with men was relaxed somewhat. Now, the ban has been changed again and broadens the ability for MSM to give blood. But are the changes for the better? Listen in as the cubs debate the new changes and discuss the potential benefits it may have for the community at large.
Show Topic
LTA… The Blood Ban, Again
So the FDA made an announcement about changes to qualifying persons when it comes to donating blood. What exactly is the new deal? And does it benefit the LGBTQIA+ community?
- PBS Article – FDA relaxes blood donation guidelines
- FDA – Regulation of the Blood Supply
- FDA posting 01/27/23 – FDA proposes IRA for Blood Donations…
- FDA posting 05/11/23 – FDA finalized move to Recommend IRA to Determine Eligibility for Blood Donations
- FDA posting May 2023 – Recommendations for Evaluating Donor Eligibility using IRBQ…
- FDA doc posted May 2023 – Implementation of Acceptable Full-Length and Abbreviated Donor History Questionnaires…
- AABB posting May 2023 – Blood Donor History Questionnaires
- AABB May 2023 – Blood Donor Education Materials [DHQ/aDHQ v4.0]
- AABB May 2023 – Medication Deferral List [DHQ/aHHQ v4.0]
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