Flu season may impact Red Cross blood supply

A Release from the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region:

The CDC 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 blood donors tends to decrease. We need people to give now to help ensure blood is available when patients need it.

As a thank-you for taking the time to give this fall, all who come to give Nov.1-22 will receive a $10 e-gift card by email to a merchant of choice. Those who come over Thanksgiving, Nov. 23-27, will get a Red Cross beanie, while supplies last. All who come to give Nov. 28-Dec. 15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, thanks to Amazon.

The below news release discusses the importance of donors during flu season. Please let me know if you’d like to schedule an interview or need additional information.

To see a list of upcoming Red Cross mobile blood drives in our Minnesota and Dakotas Region for November 16 – 22, click here. The drive schedule is subject to change. To see the latest, go to RedCrossBlood.org.