Guest guest Posted October 20, 1998 Report Share Posted October 20, 1998 FROM: APE826 On p. B2 of Today's New York Times Metro Section, in the bottom left hand corner there is announcement - PLEASE read the full article before you make any decisions based on this summary: During the period of January 1991 to December 1996, " there may have been a problem with the way New York Blood Center performed testing of blood for viral infections. As a result, recipients of donated blood products during that period may face a potential risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, such as HIV and hepatits. " " However, we believe the risk is remote because of the multiple safeguards that were and remain in place. " " If you received a transfusion of blood or blood components during that time at a New York or New Jersey hospital and are concerned call 1- " questions and free testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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