FDA Plans to Allow More Gay, Bisexual Men to Donate Blood

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Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships would be allowed to donate blood without abstaining from sex under guidelines being drafted by the Food and Drug Administration, people familiar with the plans said.The change would be a departure from U.S. policy that for many years barred men who have sex with men from donating blood.The FDA policy originated in the 1980s during the AIDS epidemic, when tests for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, weren’t considered sensitive enough to protect the blood supply.Continue reading your article witha WSJ membershipa WSJ membershipAlready a member?- Nike:60% off running shoes and apparel at Nike- American Eagle Outfitters:Sign up for emails and get 10% off American Eagle promo code- Wayfair:Up to 15% off + free shipping at Wayfair- Kohl's:Kohl's coupon - 30% off sitewide for Rewards members"

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