type-O blood
Coverage of type-O blood in the Nexus archive.
- Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis
The American Red Cross has declared a second national blood supply crisis due to a 25% drop in supply since June, with type-O blood reserves at critically low levels. Factors include reduced donations from weather, air quality, and foodborne illnesses, while summer trauma season increases demand. The Red Cross urges donors, especially type-O blood donors, to schedule donations.
- Vitalant blood supply hits two-year low as trauma season demand surges
Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, is experiencing a two-year low in type-O blood supply, critical for trauma emergencies, as demand surges during 'trauma season.' Summer activities are reducing donations, exacerbating the shortage of type-O-negative and type-O-positive blood, which are essential for treating trauma patients.