New Jersey Blood Services is encouraging eligible donors to make plans to give blood ahead of the July 4th holiday, a time when blood donations often decline while patient needs remain constant.
The summer months are traditionally accompanied by a drop in blood donations due to vacations, school breaks and changing schedules. This year, additional factors including increased travel, remote work arrangements, traffic congestion and road closures associated with major regional events have begun to impact blood collections and blood drive operations across parts of the New York and New Jersey area.
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