The Taiwan Blood Foundation stated that today the national blood safety stockpile is only 3.4 days, and less than 4 days is already in a state of urgent shortage.

(Provided by Taichung Blood Center)

[Reporter Lin Minzhen/Taichung Report] After the Lunar New Year holiday, the rain and low temperature have affected people’s willingness to donate blood. Alarms have been raised frequently for the safety of blood stocks in Taiwan. Today, the national blood safety stock is only 3.4 days. The Taiwan Blood Foundation appeals People went to various blood donation points to donate blood enthusiastically.

The Taiwan Blood Foundation stated that the country has just opened up, and many people choose to go abroad around the holidays. However, the current epidemic prevention measures are still 14 days after returning to China to donate blood; Blood donation intervals for blood donors.

In addition, the hospital also indicated that the amount of blood used in cardiac surgery has increased. The reason is presumed to be because the incidence of cardiovascular diseases is higher at this time of year; surgery.

Therefore, in addition to the lower willingness to donate blood in winter, fewer people are eligible for blood donation.

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According to statistics, from January 1 to February 7, 2012, the number of blood supplies increased by 4% compared with the same period last year, but the number of donations was 6% less than the same period last year (about 16,000 units), and the number of donations was less than the supply The number of units is 3552, showing the dilemma of making ends meet.

The Taiwan Blood Foundation stated that today the national blood safety stockpile is only 3.4 days, and less than 4 days is already in a state of urgent shortage.

We appeal to the public, as long as they meet the health standards of blood donors, please go to blood donation sites across the country to donate warm blood to help patients who need blood to treat diseases.

The health standards of blood donors and the location of blood donation can be found on the official website.

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