The New York Blood Center declared an emergency blood shortage in June and is now facing another shortage, particularly for O-negative and O-positive blood. Currently, there is only a one- to two-day supply of these blood types, whereas the center typically aims for seven to 10 days. An increase of trauma incidents during summer intensifies the need for blood donations, and eligibility for blood donors has become more inclusive. To meet projected demands, the center requires an additional 6,000 units of blood in August and 120 more blood drives are needed.
To put our current situation in perspective, our data projects that we will require an additional 6,000 units of blood in August to adequately supply our hospitals and health care partners.
People are on vacation, people are doing fun things with their families and schools, colleges and universities that run blood drives are not in session.
When emergency medical technicians present to an emergency, they don't really have time to test the individual's blood type.
Summers are always difficult for blood donation, largely because loyal donors who give the rest of the year are out of town.
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