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Swine flu fears spark blood shortage as summer comes
Concerns about swine flu have kept some from donating blood, leaving Long Island's blood supply facing shortages before the crucial summer season. "We are concerned because now our inventory is declining," said Harvey Schaffler, executive director of Long Island Blood Services in Westbury. "The trend is ominous." Usually, this time of year sees a push of blood drives to counteract the yearly slowdown...
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