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Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood
Arkansas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give
February 19 (LITTLE ROCK) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Arkansas Blood...// Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines Create Eligibility Confusion for Blood Donors
January 31, 2021 (LITTLE ROCK) – While recent vaccinations have brought hope to many, they’ve also brought confusion from donors about how receiving the COVID vaccine affects blood donation eligibility.
Individuals who...// Read More
FDA Lifts Certain Travel-Related Deferrals for Blood Donors
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sets guidelines on who can donate blood in the United States, guidelines that are followed by all blood centers in the nation. In April 2020, these guidelines were adjusted, allowing many...// Read More