A pandemic, depression, racial reckoning — and a presidential election, too
Red Cross acknowledges delays, study to examine further change
Becerra point to gender-neutral approaches in Europe
Deferral period changed from 12 months to 3 months
FDA has refused to budge on policy despite plea for contributions
One-year deferral remains in place despite Surgeon General's call to act
‘The authority has found a model we feel is safe’
Soliciting public feedback on deferral policy
Current policy requires abstinence for one year to allow donation
Proposal would require 'increased flexibility' at times for need