Red Cross urging blood donations before flu season hits

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - American Red Cross officials are urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients as the US braces for the flu season while still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have already had your flu shot, officials say that doesn’t affect your eligibility to donate blood.

Medical experts are urging people to get the flu shot to avoid a flu epidemic on top of the current COVID-19 pandemic. They say blood can only be given by those who are feeling well and a severe flu season could create additional challenges to maintaining a sufficient blood supply for hospital patients in need.

To find a blood drive and to schedule an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website.

Below are upcoming blood donation opportunities from October 22 through November 15:

American Red Cross Southwestern Indiana Chapter, 29 South Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
Bethel Mennonite Church, 9335 North 900 E. Odon, IN 47562
Branchville United Methodist Church, 11261 Branchville Road Branchville, IN 47514
Cannelton High School, 109 South 3rd St. Cannelton, IN 47520
Celestine Community Club, 7742 E. Ellsworth Road Celestine, IN 47521
Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, 101 NE 4th St. Washington, IN 47501
Dubois County Fairgrounds, 4157 South state Road 162 Huntingburg, IN 47542
Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714
Free Methodist Church, 1155 Troy Road Washington, IN 47501
Holy Name Church, 511 Second St. Henderson, KY 42420
Knights of Columbus, 313 West Broadway Princeton, IN 47670
Perry County Memorial, 8885 IN-237 Tell City, IN 47586
River View Coal LLC, 835 State Route 1179 Waverly, KY 42462
River View Coal LLC, 835 State Route 1179 Waverly, KY 42462
Santa Claus United Methodist Church, 351 North Holiday Boulevard Santa Claus IN 47579
Schnellville Community Club, 7855 East Market St. Schnellville, IN 47580
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6130 West St Joseph Road Evansville, IN 47720
St. Joseph Parish Center, 214 South Wallace Street Dale, IN 47523
VFW Post 1114, 110 N Wabash Ave of Flags Evansville, IN 47712
VFW Post 2366, 314 Geiger St. Huntingburg, IN 47542
Warrick County Public Library, 611 W Main St. Boonville, IN 47601