The American Red Cross continues to face a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types. Overall, the summer months are among the most challenging times of the year for blood and platelet donations as regular donors delay giving while they participate in summer activities and go on vacation.

A lack of donations in May and June prompted the emergency call for donations in early July. According to the Red Cross, the shortfall was the equivalent of the organization not receiving any blood donations for more than four days.

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