Vitalant: Type O Blood Supply Dips To Two-Year Low

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ALBUQUERQUE — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and urges all donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment now for the days ahead. Since May, the type O blood supply has decreased and recently dropped to a two-year low. Between now and the end of July, thousands of blood donation appointments in New Mexico still need to be filled to boost the blood supply and help prevent treatment delays for patients.

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