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US blood supply crisis deepens amid record low donations

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The United States is facing a critical shortage of blood, with the American Red Cross reporting less than a one-day supply of the most common blood type, O positive. This severe deficit, attributed to a four-year summer low in donations, is forcing the organization to limit distribution to hospitals. Factors contributing to the low donation rates include extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses. AI

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US blood supply crisis deepens amid record low donations

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Herb Scribner ·

    The U.S. is running low on blood. Here's why that's dangerous

    <p>The U.S. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/red-cross-blood-shortage" target="_blank">blood</a> supply has reached crisis levels, prompting the American Red Cross and the Surgeon General's Office to urge people to donate. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> A prolon…

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