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New FDA Guidance for Long-standing Deferral; HIV Changes
The Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance on blood donations, removing some long-standing deferrals. In addition to this, the FDA is also considering moving towards an individualized risk-based approach when deciding donor eligibility. These changes are related to HIV medications and those at risk for contracting HIV.
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Date of Award: May 22, 1864
Conflict: Civil War
Branch: U.S. Army
Henry Capehart, a native of Pennsylvania, was with the U.S. Army, 1st West Virginia Cavalry.
Citation: "Save, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier."
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