blood shortage

Vermont is experiencing an emergency blood shortage due to a summer donation lull, with half of available blood donation appointments unfilled. The American Red Cross reported a 25% national blood supply drop in June, exacerbated by increased summer demand from accidents and reduced donations as people vacation.

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage due to a 25% drop in the national blood supply in June and a 3,500-unit weekly increase in hospital demand. Factors include reduced school blood drives, busy schedules, and seasonal illnesses, as blood cannot be stockpiled and has a limited shelf life.

The Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage due to plummeting donations. Jenn Serra from the Red Cross discussed the urgent need for blood donors with FOX 2's Ronia Shamona.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, stating the national blood supply dropped by nearly 25% in June. They are urging North Texas residents to donate blood amid the severe summer shortfall.

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency due to a nearly 25% drop in the nation's blood supply in June, urging urgent blood donations to address the shortage.

The American Red Cross is urgently seeking blood and platelet donations due to a sharp decline in donations causing a national blood supply shortage. The organization warns of the '100 Deadliest Days' of summer approaching, emphasizing the critical need for donations.