FDA updates blood donor deferral policy to reflect the most current scientific evidence and continue to ensure the safety of the U.S. blood supply

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Title: FDA updates blood donor deferral policy to reflect the most current scientific evidence and continue to ensure the safety of the U.S. blood supply

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FDA updates blood donor deferral policy to reflect the most current scientific evidence and continue to ensure the safety of the U.S. blood supply

12/21/2015 11:55 AM EST

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final guidance outlining updated donor deferral recommendations that appropriately protect the U.S. blood supply by reducing the risk of transmitting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

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