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Canadian Blood Services adopts inclusive screening practices

By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer Canadian Blood Sevices (CBS) has announced that by September 30, 2022, queer men will be eligible to donate blood. Previously, gay and bisexual men were not eligible to donate blood if they had been sexually involved with men within a three-month span. On April 28th, Health Canada approved the CBS submission to change screening policies. The updated policy includes universal screening criteria that encompasses everyone who has sex with men, rather than only queer men.  This means that regardless of gender or sexual orientation, each donor will be asked the same questions regarding their sexual health.…

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