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Blood crisis raises concerns for families relying on transfusions

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, calling it the worst summer shortage in four years. The shortage is especially worrying for a North Texas family, as their 11‑year‑old’s genetic condition requires red‑blood‑cell transfusions every 21 days and raises questions about how long supplies will hold.
Aug 11 (02:14)
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