America’s Blood Centers (ABC) is providing feedback to the Solicitation for Public Comments on Section 209 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act. ABC thanks HHS for soliciting public comments on this important report and for providing the additional time needed to assemble invaluable lessons learned during the beginning of this current…
Read MoreADRP, in recognition of National Blood Donor Month in January, has developed resources to be used in the effort to help spread awareness for the need for blood. We encourage blood donor centers to utilize the following resources throughout the month of January to show support. In addition, we welcome everyone to view the various…
Read MoreIn light of ongoing epidemiology data showing no evidence that mosquitoes in the continental U.S. have transmitted ZIKV since 2017, ABC believes the Food and Drug Administration should take immediate action to cease testing of blood donations for the Zika virus. Ongoing Zika virus testing imposes significant costs to the healthcare system without materially contributing…
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