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| Region | Victoria |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (1-year deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Jan 31, 2021 |
| Description | Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood Service has relaxed the deferral period. |
| Sources | http://www.donateblood.com.au/files/documents/14365596%20Male%20to%20Male%20A4%20March%202013%20WEB.pdf |
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Revision History (2)
edited by joshtblack
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| End Date | (none) | Jan 31, 2021 |
| Description | Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood Service has relaxed the deferral period. |
created by adammferrier
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Banned (1-year deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | (empty) |
| Sources | http://www.donateblood.com.au/files/documents/14365596%20Male%20to%20Male%20A4%20March%202013%20WEB.pdf |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "Since 2021, the deferral period within Australia was reduced from 1 year to 3 months without PrEP. Gay and bi men on PrEP still have a 1-year deferral period – however can donate plasma after 3 months"
- Newer law has been passed "3 month deferral"