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Flu season may impact Red Cross blood supply
Healthy donors needed to give now
BUFFALO, NY, NOV. 7,2022 — The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.
Paired with busy holiday schedules, seasonal illnesses may make it harder to collect the blood hospital patients require this winter. Donors − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets − can help bolster the blood supply now by making an appointment to give in the coming weeks.
There is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Learn more about flu safety and prevention at redcross.org/flusafety.
As a thank-you, the Red Cross is offering several opportunities to donors this month:
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 16-30:
Allegany
Cuba
11/10/2022: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, 17 South St
Wellsville
11/10/2022: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 702, 23 Jefferson Street
Cattaraugus
Olean
11/4/2022: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Hillside Wesleyan Church, 753 Prospect Avenue
11/7/2022: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 109 South Barry Street
Portville
11/8/2022: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Portville Central High School, 500 Elm Street
Randolph
11/18/2022: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Randolph Central School, 18 Main Street
Salamanca
11/11/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Our Lady Peace-Holy Cross Church, 274 Broad St
Chautauqua
Cassadaga
11/15/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cassadaga Fire Hall, 22 Mill Street
Dunkirk
11/14/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish, 324 Townsend Street
Fredonia
11/17/2022: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., State University of New York Fredonia Williams Center, Williams Center
Jamestown
11/4/2022: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Jamestown City Hall, 200 E 3rd Street
Lakewood
11/10/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Chautauqua Mall, 318 E Fairmount Ave.
11/25/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Chautauqua Mall, 318 E Fairmount Ave.
Sheridan
11/9/2022: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sheridan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6390, 2556 Route 20
Westfield
11/14/2022: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Eason Hall, 23 Elm Street
Erie
Alden
11/7/2022: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Alden Presbyterian Church, 13298 Broadway
Amherst
11/09/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
11/16/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
11/23/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
11/25/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
11/30/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive
Buffalo
11/4/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., WNY Chapter, 786 Delaware Ave
Clarence
11/29/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clarence Public Library, 3 Town Place
Derby
11/16/2022: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Legion Newcomb Long Post 928, 7353 Erie Rd
East Aurora
11/23/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hampton Inn – East Aurora, 49 Olean Street
Grand Island
11/15/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Grand Island Fire Hall, Grand Island Fire Hall, 2275 Baseline Rd
11/19/2022: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Radisson Grand Island, 100 Whitehaven Rd
Hamburg
11/23/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Revive Wesleyan, 4999 McKinley Pkwy.
11/26/2022: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, 6065 South Park Ave
11/28/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Hamburg Public Library, 102 Buffalo St
Holland
11/4/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 46 N. Main St.
Marilla
11/5/2022: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Marilla Fire Hall, 1940 West Avenue
North Collins
11/17/2022: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Church, 2005 Halley St.
Orchard Park
11/25/2022: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, S3148 Abbott Rd.
Snyder
11/8/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Park School Rich Activity Center, 4625 Harlem Rd
Springville
11/16/2022: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive
Tonawanda
11/10/2022: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tonawanda Fire Department, Tonawanda Fire Hall, 44 William St
11/12/2022: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Church of the Nativity, Church of the Nativity, 1530 Colvin Blvd
West Seneca
11/9/2022: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St
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Genesee
Batavia
11/4/2022: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Social Services Building, 5130 E Main St Rd
11/15/2022: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd
11/22/2022: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Veterans Administration Center, 222 Richmond Ave
East Pembroke
11/17/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Maximilian, 2707 Angling Rd.
Pavilion
11/14/2022: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Pavilion Fire Department Recreation Hall, 11302 S Lake Rd
Stafford
11/12/2022: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Stafford Fire Department, 6153 Main Rd., Route 5
Niagara
Lewiston
11/26/2022: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lewiston Fire Co No 1, 145 N 6th St
Lockport
11/8/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Dale Association Incorporated, 33 Ontario St.
11/28/2022: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lockport Family YMCA, 5833 Snyder Dr.
Newfane
11/28/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Newfane Town Hall Community Center, 2737 Main Street
Niagara Falls
11/30/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fashion Outlets – Niagara Falls, 1900 Military Road
North Tonawanda
11/5/2022: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Gratwick Fire House Co. #6, 110 Ward Rd
Youngstown
11/22/2022: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Youngstown Fire Hall, 625 3rd St.
Orleans
Albion
11/29/2022: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Albion Elks Lodge 1006, 428 W State St
Lyndonville
11/18/2022: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Lyndonville Presbyterian Church, 107 N Main St
Wyoming
Strykersville
11/17/2022: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., St Cecilias Church, St Cecilia’s 991 Centerline Rd
Warsaw
11/7/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Warsaw Moose Club, 13 Frank St.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Amplify Your Impact − Volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, contact 716-886-7500, RecruitWNY@redcross.orgor visit https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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