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