Misinformation about COVID-19 Vaccines and Blood Donation

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Social media posts falsely claim that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe based on a misinterpretation of a question asked by the American Red Cross about blood donation eligibility. The Red Cross and FDA affirm that vaccinated individuals can donate blood safely, as long as they are feeling well.

Key Points

  • Misinterpretation of a blood donation screening question has led to false claims about COVID-19 vaccine safety.
  • The Red Cross and FDA emphasize that blood donations from vaccinated individuals are safe for transfusion.
  • There is no scientific evidence of adverse outcomes from transfusions of blood products collected from vaccinated donors.

Pros

  • Vaccinated individuals can donate blood safely after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Red Cross and FDA confirm that COVID-19 vaccines do not make donors ineligible to donate blood.

Cons

  • Misinformation spreaders on social media falsely suggest that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe based on a misinterpretation of a blood donation screening question.