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Mother's Day Memories

As we celebrate Mother's Day in May, a young mom shares how her life was saved by the generosity of blood donors. That’s why blood donation is a great way to mark Mother’s Day or to honor the mother figure in your life.

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Blood Donation Deferral

The FDA has established blood donation requirements and deferral information designed to keep the blood supply safe from bloodborne diseases, and also keep patients safe.

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Can CCP Help COVID-19 Patients?

People who either had COVID-19, are vaccinated or both have antibodies in their plasma. If blood donors’ antibodies are high enough, their plasma can help patients with weakened immune systems who are battling the virus.

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How the Blood Supply Works in the U.S.

Blood donation in the U.S. has a long history of science and the good heart of giving blood donors. In most cases, family members donate blood for their loved ones but for a sustainable blood supply, we need everyone to give blood.

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New Way to Celebrate Love: Give Life

A card and box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day gifts are nice, but maybe this year, you’ll think outside the box and start a new tradition to celebrate the love in your life by giving blood together.

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Rare Blood Types: Part Two

Hundreds of blood antigens have been identified, with more being discovered every year. That means having a rare blood type can go beyond your basic ABO and Rh type, as we explore in the second part of our rare blood type blog.

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