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Vitalant hosts blood drives after Francine makes shortage worse

Vitalant will host blood drives in San Angelo through Friday.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Blood shortages happen regularly after holidays, Vitalant's Linda Grace said. Donations slow down, and the need for blood rises.

Hurricane Francine forced blood donation centers in its path to close, further complicating a post Labor Day shortage. 

Grace said Vitalant is looking for organizations willing to host future blood drives.

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