Entry #941: Blood donations by MSMs in Hawaii

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RegionHawaii
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1983
End DateDec 21, 2015
DescriptionBan on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.
Sourceshttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/QuestionsaboutBlood/ucm108186.htm


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edited by JerofDoorhandle

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End Date(NONE)Dec 21, 2015

created by imullin01

Original entry
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1983
End Datenow
DescriptionBan on blood donations from MSMs applies to any man who has had sex, even once, with another man on or after January 1, 1977.
Sourceshttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/QuestionsaboutBlood/ucm108186.htm
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Current restrictions applicable to gay blood donations include: 1. No male same-gender sexual activity within six months of donation appointment; 2. Four- month waiting period after receiving a tattoo. Age limitation eliminated. "