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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning that a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.
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Red Cross declares rare national blood supply crisis amid summer shortfall
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The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for only the second time in its history, warning that a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide. Red Cross declares rare national blood supply crisis amid summer shortfall
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