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Do you give blood?

Facthunt · 2023-10-31 21:32:34

it used to be that it wasn’t poss For anyone in the gay community to give blood! Not sure if it’s changed. But wonder if people here still do anyway!

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31-10-2023 10:32pm

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it used to be that it wasn’t poss For anyone in the gay community to give blood! Not sure if it’s changed. But wonder if people here still do anyway!

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#2 31-10-2023 11:01pm
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Donation rules were overhauled a few times over the last couple of years, most recently in November 2022.

There are no longer separate restrictions for men who have sex with men, the donation eligibility criteria apply to everyone.
https://www.giveblood.ie/can-i-give-blood/keeping-blood-safe/blood-safety-information/

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