Business · 17/05/2023Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Blood and Tissue Safety and Availability

Summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Blood and Tissue Safety and Availability will hold an open meeting via webcast to discuss and vote on a recommendation related to surge capacity for blood and blood products.

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