a press release. “We screen all donations for evidence of significant infections, which goes hand-in-hand with donor selection to maintain the safety of blood sent to hospitals.”“All donors will now be asked about sexual behaviors which might have increased their risk of infection, particularly recently acquired infections.
This means some donors might not be eligible on the day but may be in the future,” she said. The change comes after recommendations from the FAIR (For the Assessment of Individualized Risk) Report — a steering group commissioned by the NHS, which includes representatives from LGBTQ+ rights and sexual health groupsThe U.K.