FDA Revises Blood Donation Policy for LGBTQ+ Community.
The FDA has updated its blood donation policy to allow gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood, eliminating the previous 3-month deferral period. The new policy will include individual risk-based questions for all donors, regardless of sexual orientation, sex, or gender, to maintain the safety of the blood supply. The change is expected to ease blood shortages by allowing more people to donate.