Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health Canada’s decides to lower the blood donation abstinence period for gay men to three months. Why single out gay men when others engage in a myriad of sexual practices but do not not face the same blood donation restrictions?

Health Headlines Commentary for May 9, 2019

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Health Canada lowers blood donation abstinence period for men who have sex with men

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