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Cold, Flu Season Prompts Blood Donor Urgency
Although the flu season may last through the month of March, the blood supply must be replenished now, the American Red Cross said Monday.
A recent outbreak of the common cold and seasonal flu has prevented many Metro Detroiters from giving blood, according to the American Red Cross.
In order to keep pace with demand, the Red Cross urges healthy donors to make blood donation appointments.
“The Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region must collect 900 units of blood each and every day to support the needs of our local hospitals,” Martha Kurtz, American Red Cross communications associate, said in a news release. “Our blood donors are so supportive, we felt if they knew about our current situation, they’d understand how much we need and appreciate them during this current challenge.”
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In Chesterfield Township, a blood drive is scheduled from 2-8 p.m. April 25 at . To see other, nearby upcoming drives go to www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation. People with type O negative and O positive blood are in highest demand, according to the Red Cross.
For more information or make an appointment to give blood call 1-800-RED CROSS or (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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