What is the safety impact of deferral policies in blood donation?

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Abstract

Deferral policies in blood donation involve precautionary exclusions to mitigate transfusion-transmitted infection risks while ensuring adequate supply, with evidence supporting manageable risks in recent policy relaxations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Blood donation and transfusion practices Blood transfusion and management HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
29 January 2026