Legislative Movement
's state House passed a bill requiring healthcare facilities to allow patients to use their own blood or choose their own donor for procedures, moving to the for consideration.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kristen Chevrier, aims to give patients more control over their blood donation choices, countering existing regulations that limit such options.
Opposition and Concerns
The and medical professionals argue the bill could divert resources, increase risks of infectious diseases, and lacks public health benefits.
Critics highlight that the bill is driven by misconceptions about vaccine transmission through blood, contradicting FDA guidelines and scientific evidence.