While there are no shortages yet, agencies are experiencing low levels in several types of blood and are encouraging people to give blood if they’re healthy.
As flu and frigid weather force many people across the nation to stay bundled up inside, blood banks are reporting donors are canceling appointments and supplies are dropping.
“The American Red Cross is seeing a lower-than-expected turnout,” says Stephanie Millian, director of biomedical communications at the American Red Cross. “We’ve even had seven blood drives canceled because of the weather in the Great Lakes area. Flu season is hitting us in other parts of the country. “
While none of the agencies
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