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Red Cross expands blood donor eligibility to allow more LGBTQ+ people to donate

The policy follows newly-relaxed FDA rules allowing more LGBTQ+ members to donate.
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(KERO) — The Red Cross is implementing a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy that expands blood donor eligibility.

Blood banks will now use a more inclusive risk-based individual assessment to determine if someone is eligible to give blood regardless of their sexual orientation. The policy follows newly-relaxed FDA rules allowing more LGBTQ+ members to donate.

To learn more about donation eligibility, visit the Red Cross' website.



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