We asked experts to discuss the best ways to increase blood donations during the current US supply shortage.
Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments.
5 Ways To Increase Blood Donations Amid a Critical Supply Shortage
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He also says that theres false belief with some that somehow blood donation is linked to COVID.
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It will happen naturally as cases drop and we come out of this pandemic more, he says.
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We have to increase awareness that this is happening, he says.
That message is just not out there right now.
Were all trying to manage our lives and emotions, he says.
Charitable donations are not at the top of the list of things to do.
We have other demands and stressors that need to be immediately taken care of.
I am hopeful these studies will provide the evidence-based data the FDA needs to implement the change.
Lifting the FDA restrictions may increase the number of individuals that are eligible to donate.
The three-month recommendation cuts out a portion of the population that tends to be altruistic and would give blood.
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