Nationwide Blood Crisis: Red Cross Urges Donations Amid Shortfall
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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the second time in its history, with dangerously low inventories of blood and platelets—especially type O-positive—forcing limited distributions and prompting an urgent appeal for all eligible Americans to donate as soon as possible amid summer demand and turnout challenges.
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