Current Version
| Region | Kentucky |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (indefinite deferral) |
| Start Date | 1977 |
| End Date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Description | United States federal law bans the donation of blood by men who have sex with men. |
| Sources | http://www.fda.gov/biologicsbloodvaccines/bloodbloodproducts/questionsaboutblood/ucm108186.htm |
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Revision History (2)
edited by JerofDoorhandle
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (NONE) | Dec 21, 2015 |
created by bradcoffey106
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Banned (indefinite deferral) |
| Start Date | 1977 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | United States federal law bans the donation of blood by men who have sex with men. |
| Sources | http://www.fda.gov/biologicsbloodvaccines/bloodbloodproducts/questionsaboutblood/ucm108186.htm |
Reports (2)
- Note field is incorrect "There is only a 3 month deferral since last sexual interaction for MSM."
- Status is not correct "FDA has moved from indefinite deferral to a 12 month deferral"