Were hoping people understand that blood is an essential part of the healthcare process, Lasky says.
People undergoing cancer therapies, trauma victims, and babies need blood.
Lasky says that blood collection rates have been even lower this year because of COVID-19.
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A single plasma donation can help up to four people who are battling COVID-19.
A donor can give plasma once every seven days for a total of eight times.
Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 but did not become ill may also be potential convalescent plasma donors.
So far, we have had 45,000 sign up to donate convalescent plasma.
Still, the need for convalescent plasma is urgentand growing.
Plasma vs. Only the plasma is kept for donation.
The remaining blood components are returned to the donor.
Withwhole blood donation, all components of the blood are used, and none are returned to the donor.
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The need is always ongoing.
The information is also available inSpanish.
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