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Is There A Blood Bank/resource For HIV+ To Donate Blood?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Gainesville, TX

I know Red Cross doesn't allow + people to donate. Are tehre any blood banks though just for + resources to donate?

February 21, 2024
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A myHIVteam Member

What I have learned from others on this website is that you can give and Donate your organs if you die to another
h I v positive person.

February 21, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Top of the day to everyone

February 22, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

No, you can not donate blood or plasma. It *COULD* be possible in emergency situations if the patient in need, needs blood and is 1) also HIV+ and 2) is taking the same medication as you.
You are though now able to donate your organs to other HIV+ patients and I *THINK* but not sure, you have to again be on the same medication, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

February 21, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

no one will take our blood due the fact that we are living with HIV

February 21, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member, go to this link. Then scroll to the bottom of the page and find this.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/transplant/news...

HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplants
HIV-Positive to HIV-Positive Transplants
March 5, 2024

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