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Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35% 

By Tribune Staff • ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for…

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Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35% 

Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to…

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Red Cross: blood or platelet donation appointments needed now

$20 in e-gift cards, A1C testing for coming to give in weeks ahead  ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate…

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Make a plan to give blood or platelets with Red Cross this fall  

ST. LOUIS — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. For many, daily routines shift…

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