Fayetteville holding blood drives to fight critical blood shortage felt throughout country
Hospitals in the WRAL viewing area are experiencing a critical blood shortage, undoubtedly brought on by COVID-19.
Posted — UpdatedCape Fear Valley Health system said they're just one trauma patient away from their supply being completely depleted.
Health clinics are hosting blood drives to get this supply up and alleviate the shortage. A blood drive is scheduled at an apartment complex off Latrobe Street in Fayetteville on Monday.
There a lot of questions about donating after being vaccinated.
The Red Cross told WRAL that you can donate blood after you’ve been vaccinated. There is no waiting period as long as you feel well.
With the pandemic, blood drives and events were canceled in 2020. There’s also concern about safety and social distancing, but organizers say lots of precautions are being taken for safe donations.
Cape Fear Valley Health (CFVH) transfuses around 1,100 units of blood every month. CFVH representatives said one blood donation can save the life of up to three people.
Everyone who donates must:
- be at least 17 years of age or 16 with signed parental consent
- weigh at least 110 pounds
- generally be in good health
- have proof of identification
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