A gay man from Salt Lake City, Utah, made history by donating blood after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a new policy that allows sexually active gay men to donate. The man expressed excitement and relief at being able to contribute and make a difference.
The 35-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah -- who is openly gay -- was restricted due to rules set in place by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) that did not allow sexually active gay men from donating. However, the FDA recently implemented a new blood donation risk assessment tool that is the same for every donor regardless of their sexual orientation. This allowed the man to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in his home city, making history.
Public health experts and gay rights activists have praised the new policy
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