Entry #974: Blood donations by MSMs in Nebraska

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RegionNebraska
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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Revision History (2)

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 (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "The FDA has changed their recommendation to 12 months"
  • Status is not correct "Men having sex with men must be celibate for 12 months before giving blood. "
  • Status is not correct "Donors are deferred for 12 months after having sex with a MSM or being a sexually active MSM"