A recent outbreak of colds and influenza in southeast Michigan has caused many individuals who had intended to donate blood to tell the Red Cross they can't give right now due to illness.
That means the blood supply in local hospitals and medical facilities in southeast Michigan is dwindling quickly, causing the Red Cross to issue an urgent plea for healthy blood donors to step forward and give.
Historically, the flu season can last through the month of March and beyond, but the blood supply must be replenished now. While all blood donors are needed, people with type O negative and O positive blood are in highest demand. Healthy donors are urged to make, and keep, their appointments.
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A blood drive is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at .
To make an appointment to give blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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