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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as blood supply dropped 25% in June
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after a 25% drop in blood supply in June, with critical shortages of O positive and B negative blood. Hospitals are facing higher demand due to trauma season, and donors are urged to give blood immediately to avoid disruptions in medical care.
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