Blood donations needed as stock  runs low in May 2024 | The Senior | May 20, 2024 - video Dailymotion

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is asking people to make donations as stock levels drop to their lowest limits into 2024 during May.

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00:00 We need people of all different blood types to donate this week to help us

00:04 prevent a shortage and meet the current needs of patient demand. There are a

00:09 number of factors contributing to understocked fridges this week. We've got

00:14 both high demand for blood product and a shortage of people coming in to donate.

00:19 So we're making the call out today to make an appointment and come in and

00:23 donate blood or plasma. We are expecting for this winter ongoing appeals unless

00:29 more people make blood donation a habit as we continue to support high demand

00:34 for blood products across Australia. To make an appointment book at

00:40 lifeblood.com.au or call us on 13 14 95 to check your eligibility and book an appointment.

00:46 appointment.

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