Australians donate blood in record numbers to meet shortfall
4 years, 1 month ago

Australians donate blood in record numbers to meet shortfall

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An urgent call for blood has resulted in a surge in donations, beating records seen during the Bali bombings and bushfires. Key points: A lack of consistent donors in Australia remains a concern Blood supplies are secure, but if the COVID-19 outbreak persists there could be challenges in securing imports of some plasma-related products People in remote areas struggle to reach sites where they can donate National stocks of O+ and A+ blood dropped to just two days' supply last week, prompting an urgent call from Red Cross Lifeblood for donors. "We're very fortunate in Australia; we have a safe and secure blood supply and it's been successfully maintained during the COVID pandemic through mobilising blood donors in the community," Professor Wood said. Pandemic may cause global shortages of some plasma products Citi head of healthcare and biotech research, John Deakin-Bell, said Australia was somewhat exposed to global supply issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I have a global perspective and if I'm ever going to need whole blood I'm happy to be in Australia," he said.

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Red Cross Lifeblood's top Australian donor calls for more donations as supply dwindles
1 year, 7 months ago

Red Cross Lifeblood's top Australian donor calls for more donations as supply dwindles

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Geoff Blogg has been faithfully rolling up his sleeve for 57 years. More rare blood types added to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood bank thanks to Islamic community Photo shows Two women wearing head scarves and a man stand at a blood donation table. "My wife usually goes with me and she goes to the shopping centre and I do my …

Australian Islamic community donates to Lifeblood to increase rare blood type supplies
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Islamic community donates to Lifeblood to increase rare blood type supplies

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Australia's Islamic community is participating in what it hopes will be one of the nation's largest religious blood drives for the Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood. Key points: 30,000 blood donations are needed each week in Australia 25 mosques across Australia are donating blood to Lifeblood to increase rare blood type supplies Scientific advances mean more than 50 medical conditions can …

Australia's blood stocks plummet as donors off sick with flu and COVID, Red Cross Lifeblood says
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's blood stocks plummet as donors off sick with flu and COVID, Red Cross Lifeblood says

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Australia's blood stocks are expected to drop to their lowest point since the start of the pandemic after donations took a nosedive due to the current surge in flu cases across the country, as well as colds and COVID. Key points: There have been a large number of blood donation appointment cancellations and no-shows, due to the surge in flu …

Doctors warn against unnecessary blood transfusions in Australian hospitals as donations decline
2 years, 9 months ago

Doctors warn against unnecessary blood transfusions in Australian hospitals as donations decline

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Doctors say unnecessary blood transfusions are being given in Australian hospitals, and clinicians need to slow down and think when ordering a bag of blood for some patients. Key points: Blood donations in Australia have dropped due to COVID-19 and east coast flooding While there is still enough blood to go around, doctors are being asked to reduce unnecessary transfusions …

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