AIDS teen will stay in school in Swansea case
In Swansea Massachusetts officials say an AIDS diagnosed eighth grade boy will remain at Case Junior High with 625 peers. Privacy safeguards keep his identity secret while classmates express acceptance. Some parents remain concerned about transmission and safety.
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John E. McCarthy
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Blood donor restrictions tightened in new CDC rule
Atlanta reports federal health officials tightened anti-AIDS donor screening. Any man who has had sex with another man since 1977 is barred from donating. CDC notes high risk, 75 percent of AIDS cases involve young homosexual males. FDA says no AIDS antibodies found in stored blood before 1977. Since March centers use a two phase screen to prevent transmission.
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API
National
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
United States
Susan Cruzan
Food and Drug Administration
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