Canadian Blood Services is once again in 含羞草研究社渋mmediate need含羞草研究社� 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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While all blood types are needed, CBS highlighted O-negative blood as being critical for hospitals because it含羞草研究社檚 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

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