Entry #400: Blood donations by MSMs in Arkansas

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RegionArkansas
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date1983
End DateDec 21, 2015
DescriptionThough the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 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

edited by imullin01

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Value(REMOVED)Banned (indefinite deferral)
Special StatusN/A(REMOVED)
Start Date19771983
DescriptionThis is decided at the federal level by the FDA, which has given an indefinite ban.Though the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 1977.
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This is decided at the federal level by the FDA, which has given an indefinite ban. Though the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983. The policy applied retroactively to 1977.
Sourceshttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/QuestionsaboutBlood/ucm108186.htm
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  • Status is not correct "Per the FDA men who have sex with men are deferred for 3 months. No Arkansas state law states otherwise."

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Original entry
StatusN/A
Start Date1977
End Date(none)
DescriptionThis is decided at the federal level by the FDA, which has given an indefinite ban.
Sources(empty)
Reports (1)
  • Other information is incorrect "Effective date is 1983. Ban worked retroactively, applying to any man having engaged in sex with another man since 1977. This date is commonly confused by many. Also, the "N/A" should be adjusted to "Indefinite Ban""