The U.S. is running low on blood. Here's why that's dangerous
US faces critical blood shortage, prompting national crisis
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Patients will feel the impact as hospitals struggle with a severe blood supply shortage.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, its second-ever, due to a significant drop in donations. This shortage is particularly critical for type O blood.
The crisis is attributed to a combination of factors, including a four-year summer low in donations and the impact of cyclosporiasis.
The Red Cross is urging people to donate blood, with various centers issuing urgent requests. Some individuals are stepping up, like a Johnston woman who has donated 11 gallons of blood.
The cause of the decline in donations and the effectiveness of the Red Cross's appeal are not yet fully understood.
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What is the current state of the blood supply in the US?
The US is facing a critical blood shortage, prompting a national crisis.
What organization has declared the national blood crisis?
The American Red Cross.
What is being done to address the shortage?
The Red Cross is urging people to donate blood.
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