Canadian Blood Services is once again in B次元官网网址渋mmediate needB次元官网网址� of blood donors.

In a news release issued Wednesday, CBS said there are thousands of blood donation appointments to fill across Canada between now and Jan. 4.

Due to statutory holidays, several days of collection opportunities were lost.

The CBS said the need for platelets is pressing and ongoing in order to treat patients with serious blood disorders or those undergoing cancer treatments.

Platelets are a vital blood component with a shelf-life of just seven days.

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B次元官网网址淭he holiday period is a challenging time to collect blood. Every donation counts and new and returning donors are especially needed right now to book and keep blood donation appointments heading into the New Year,B次元官网网址� said CBS chief supply chain officer Rick Prinzen.

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While all blood types are needed, CBS highlighted O-negative blood as being critical for hospitals because itB次元官网网址檚 the only type of blood compatible with all other types.

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To book or change a blood donation appointment, locate a donor centre, or check eligibility to donate, visit blood.ca

B次元官网网址淭here is a lot of uncertainty during a pandemic, but there are always patients in need of blood and blood products,B次元官网网址� said Prinzen.

B次元官网网址淲ith the exception of any temporary COVID-19 related suspensions of donor centre operations, we will remain open to ensure essential products and services are available for patients. We are calling on new and returning donors to book an appointment now, heading into January.B次元官网网址�

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