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FDA Issues Revised Guidance on Zika Testing in the U.S.
Posted on August 26, 2016
Blog: National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)
On August 26, 2016, as a further safety measure against the emerging Zika virus outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated Whole Blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories. These revised recommendations are designed to reduce the risk of […]