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Jan 15, 2003, 2:13pm

Blood Banks Issue Urgent Appeal
Tue Jan 14, 6:27 PM ET

WASHINGTON - The nation's blood banks issued an urgent appeal for blood
donations Tuesday, saying much of the country has less than a two day supply
on hand.

Some hospitals are postponing elective surgeries because blood supplies are
so low, with less than a single day's supply in certain areas. Banks try to
keep a five to seven day supply on hand.

In an unusual appeal, the nation's two main blood suppliers - the American
Red Cross and America's Blood Centers joined Tuesday to urge prompt
donations. The Red Cross said that during the past two weeks, its blood
supplies have dropped by nearly half, while more than 60 percent of
America's Blood Centers' banks report supplies of two days or less.

January is a traditionally tight month. The American Association of Blood
Banks, in announcing the joint appeal, said this January seems worse than
usual, partly due to winter storms that crippled collections in some areas.

Qualified donors can give blood once every 56 days. For information on
donating, contact:
American Association of Blood Banks, 1-866-FROM-YOU or http://www.aabb.org

Jan 15, 2003, 5:49pm

Yes people, do not forget to donate blood!!

Count Dracula

Jan 15, 2003, 8:02pm

HAHAHA :OD that's pretty damn funny coming from "Count Dracula" No skimming off the top, now ;O)

JB

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Jan 15, 2003, 8:07pm

ROFL! No taking samples :P

- Mark
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