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    Flu Season May Further Impact Red Cross Blood Supply

    CAMARILLO, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2021)  As the holidays approach and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns about a potential spike in flu cases this year, it’s important that those who are eligible, healthy, and feeling well make an appointment to donate blood. The American Red Cross continues to address an ongoing emergency blood shortage, and donors are urged to give now to combat the lowest blood supply levels at this time of year in more than a decade.

    According to the CDC, flu cases reached an all-time low last year due to masking, physical distancing and shutdowns across the country, and many Americans may have reduced immunity this year. When seasonal illness increases, the number of healthy blood donors tends to decrease. Paired with winter weather, busy holiday schedules and ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the already-struggling blood supply could be further impacted throughout winter.

    There is no blood donation waiting period for those who have received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or booster, so long as they are symptom-free. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

    To encourage donors to help meet the needs of hospital patients this month, all who come to donate Nov. 1-23 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. * Those who come to give around the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 24-28, will receive a pair of Red Cross socks, while supplies last.

    Blood drive safety 

    Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. 

    Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 16-30

    Camarillo

    11/19/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., VCCF Nonprofit Center, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd

    11/23/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Betty Plotkin Center, 836 Calle Plano

    11/26/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Residence Inn, 2912 Petit Street

    11/30/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Betty Plotkin Center, 836 Calle Plano

    Simi Valley

    11/20/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave

    11/26/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 Los Angeles Ave

    Thousand Oaks

    11/17/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd

    11/22/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd

    11/24/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd

    Ventura

    11/16/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 36 S. Figueroa St.

    11/30/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 36 S. Figueroa St.

    Save time during donation

    Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

    To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that 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 must meet certain height and weight requirements.

    Health insights for donors 

    At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet, and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require trait-negative blood. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.    

    Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.  

    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 not-for-profit 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 @RedCrossCCR.  

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    Contact: Taylor Poisall 
    Regional Communications Director
    American Red Cross Central California Region
    (559) 513-1656 (c)
    [email protected]


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    @RealJesse
    @RealJesse
    2 years ago

    You assholes at Citizens Opinion are incredible.

    You lie to your readers saying vaccinated people can’t donate blood (they can) and then complain when people believe your lies and blood shortages naturally result.

    Do you see the cause and effect here? Citizens Opinion is harming our community. Do you even care?

    I repeat, you people are ASSHOLES.

    Vernon
    Vernon
    2 years ago
    Reply to  @RealJesse

    They don’t care. All they want is there ad revenue. Then they take the Sidney “Puke” Powell approach to humanity with the assertion its okay becuz no reasonable person would believe there shit anyway. Well guess what, your intellectually challenged readers aren’t smart enough to see through your shit. So you take advantage of them. Real Christian of you. Burn in hell you POS’s.

    Michael A...
    Michael A...
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Vernon

    It’s “because” and it’s “their sh^^ anyway” and it’s “their ad revenue”. Some posters need remedial English lessons, especially the racist ones.

    Vernon
    Vernon
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Michael A...

    Your an elite prick. Go back to reading shakespeer while I finish cleaning my Glock.

    Michael A...
    Michael A...
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Vernon

    No. Working class gun owner who can write and speak English clearly. Your English was so bad it needed clarification. BTW it is SHAKESPEARE. You did manage Glock without error though.

    Vernon
    Vernon
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Michael A...

    Yeah, sure. I’m a proud Patriot and we all see your just another CCP troll trying to make sure her English is correct. Enjoy the weather in Wuhan.

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