Blood donation levels drop by 40% during summer months

Blood donation levels typically decrease by up to 40% during the summer months as people change their routines for vacations. This decline poses a challenge for hospitals that must maintain continuous activity for surgeries, accident response, childbirth, and cancer treatments.

Because blood components have limited shelf lives—with platelets expiring in just a few days and red blood cells lasting only several weeks—consistent year-round donations are essential. Organizations such as the Red Cross and various transfusion centers emphasize the need for steady supplies to ensure patient treatments are not interrupted.

In specific regions like Seville, donation points are scheduled throughout the week in locations including Arahal, Écija, Badolatosa, Tomares, Coripe, Dos Hermanas, Real de la Jara, and Alcalá Guadaíra.