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24 Apr 2020

77. “In My Blood” – The Gay Blood Ban

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Michael and Owen unpack everything blood this week. Michael sits down (at a distance) with Nice Holas from The Institute of Many to talk about the recent announcement that the TGA will reduce the deferral period for gay/bi/queer mens blood donations down to 3 months of abstinence. This brings us in line with countries like the UK and Canada – but why do we need a deferral period at all? Is this rooted in science (or a lack therof) or homophobia?

More info on the changes via AFAO

 

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