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2024-05-30 16:23:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E2DBA5C738DBA285405B039D0EC7E3901ADCFCBF2A6665AC91C536CBFF260613
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The claims about banning vaccinated individuals from donating blood due to contamination fears are false. The Japanese Red Cross and health authorities continue to ensure the safety of the blood supply and allow vaccinated individuals to donate blood. https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.34N64ZR https://www.factcheck.org/2021/05/post-misleads-on-japans-policy-for-donating-blood-after-covid-19-vaccination/ https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/japan-is-not-banning-covid-vaccines-contrary-online-claims-2024-03-29/ https://publichealthcollaborative.org/misinformation-alert/posts-circulate-false-claims-about-japans-covid-19-vaccine-policies/
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