FDA Proposes Easing Restrictions on , Blood Donations for Men Who Have Sex With Men.
CNN reports that on Jan. 27, the FDA proposed adopting a blood donation policy that examines individual risk as opposed to blanket assessments. .
CNN reports that on Jan. 27, the FDA proposed adopting a blood donation policy that examines individual risk as opposed to blanket assessments. .
The new guidelines would ask potential donors about any new or multiple sexual partners they've had in the past three months. .
If they answer yes and have had
anal intercourse during that timeframe,
they would not be permitted to donate blood.
Those who have HIV risk factors or test positive
for HIV would also not be allowed to donate.
Based on the available data,
the agency believes the implementation of the proposed individual risk-based questions will not compromise the safety or the availability of the US blood supply. , Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner, via CNN.
Our approach to this work has always been, and will continue to be, based on the best available science, Dr. Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner, via CNN.
The proposed changes would permit more blood donations from men who engage in sex with men.
CNN reports that it would still be mandatory for blood banks to "test all blood donations for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.".
Those who take PrEP or PEP, HIV-prevention pills, would be required to wait three months from their last dose before donating.
People who use injectable PrEP drugs
would be required to wait two years