‘Tis the season for giving blood

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Traveling and seasonal illnesses are among the reasons for the decline in blood donations during the holidays and help is needed.
The holiday season is the time when blood donations are needed most.The number of donations often declines from now through New Year’s Day, as holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments.
Seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations.
There are also fewer blood