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Nationwide blood shortage showcases need for blood donations
January is National Blood Donor Month and this year; a blood shortage is making donations more needed. According to the American Red Cross, the U.S. is seeing the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The number of people of people donating blood through the Red Cross has fallen by about 40% over that time.
The nation is experiencing a blood donation shortage. Shortages like this can put a strain on hospitals and other care providers with patients in need of blood transfusions.
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