Leaders at Hoxworth Blood Center said they are anxious for the change. Anyone taking pills to prevent HIV through sexual contact will also still be barred until three months after their last dose. Potential donors who report having anal sex with new partners in the last three months will be barred from giving until a later date.Īnyone who has ever tested positive for HIV still cannot donate blood. The updated guidelines focus on donor behavior - not sexual orientation.Īll potential donors - regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender - will be screened with a new questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors. The Food and Drug Administration guidelines finalized Thursday will eliminate a decades-old ban on blood donations originally put in place to keep HIV out of the blood supply. ![]() ![]() CINCINNATI - Sexually active gay and bisexual men will soon be able to donate blood.
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