Blood donations stopped by storms in the United States

• April 26, 2024

The strong storms that have paralyzed much of U.S , have caused the regular flow of blood donations stop , according to American Red Cross

The organization has made a national call to donors, in response to the wave of storms that are predicted for next week and that begin to hit some states of the United States.

"Today, in northern New England, all blood orders were canceled, except one," he said. Donna Morrisey , spokeswoman for the Red Cross. "when there is weather stormy, the donors they usually attend to other types of problems. "

As a result of bad weather throughout 2011, the organization and its affiliates have lost close to 23,000 blood collections. The life of the blood is only 42 days, and how much platelets , they only have 5. So Morrisey says that it is not possible to trust the provisions of donations that you have.

Much blood is continuously mobilized throughout the country to meet hospital needs, but the storms that hit the nation have generated many losses , so there is a deficit, said the spokesperson.

Donors of all blood types are needed, but especially blood type people O-negative Y B negative , reported the Red Cross.

Requirements for donors in general terms:

• Be healthy (consider that they can perform normal activities, do not have any chronic diseases such as diabetes, and that they are not treated for any condition beyond their control)
• Be at least 17 years old
• Weigh at least 50 kilos

Source: Wall Street Journal

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