June 14th, 2021
| Company: | World Health Organization |
| Web site: | http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2021/en/ |
| E-mail: | michelle |
Blood shortages exist all around the world. During times of natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires, the need for blood donations may be increased. On World Blood Donor Day, people are encouraged to realize the blood shortage plight and make personal donations of blood to help save lives. Individuals also can educate others about the necessity for life-saving blood quantities.
In terms of blood donations, it was long believed that type O- blood was a universal donor type. It is now known that even this blood can carry antigens that may cause reaction in recipients who do not have O blood. However, in emergency situations when a specific match is unavailable, type O- can still be recommended. This underscores the importance of everyone to donate blood as frequently as they are able, especially so those with O- blood. Advertise a blood donation drive with supportive imagery from NewMCC.
