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Since 1985, federal blood donor restrictions have barred many men who have sex with men from participating
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Since 1985, federal blood donor restrictions have barred many men who have sex with men from participating
Lauren Neergaard and Matthew Perone The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans. Shots could begin within days, depending on how quickly the Food and Drug Administration signs off, as expected, on the expert committee’s recommendation. In a 17-4 vote with one abstention, the government advisers concluded that the vaccine from Pfizer and its German partne...