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Jun 4, 2024, 6:10 AM

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Officials are reminding everyone the need for blood ahead of the summer.

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency, saying donations have significantly dropped in the last three weeks.

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It is especially concerning since the blood center says traumatic injuries spike during the summer.

Guide: What to expect when donating blood