MEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors to give blood as the United States braces for flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
All blood types are being sought to ensure a strong supply for patients in preparation for a potentially severe flu season, the American Red Cross said.
Those who receive the flu shot do not have to wait to give blood or platelets as long as they are symptom-free and fever-free.
The American Red Cross says there is no risk of transmitting the influenza virus after receiving a flu vaccination.
Appointments to donate blood can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
People who give blood through Nov. 11 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.
Anyone who donates in October will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card. Five people will be able to win the big prize.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 21-Nov. 15:
Andover
10/26/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Free Christian Church, 31 Elm Street
11/5/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 7 High Street
11/5/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 7 High Street
11/8/2020: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St
11/14/2020: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St
11/17/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 7 High Street
11/21/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 7 High Street
Beverly
10/28/2020: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Franco American Club, 44 Park Street
10/30/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sterling YMCA, 254 Essex Street
Byfield
11/5/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, P.O. Box 622
Danvers
10/21/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/22/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/23/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/24/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/25/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/26/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/27/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/28/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/29/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/30/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
10/31/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/1/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/2/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/3/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/4/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/5/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Amity Mosaic Lodge, 30 High Street
11/5/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/5/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Amity Mosaic Lodge, 30 High Street
11/6/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/7/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/8/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/9/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/10/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/11/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/12/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/13/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/14/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/15/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/16/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/17/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/18/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/19/2020: 1 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/20/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
11/21/2020: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive
Georgetown
10/29/2020: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9 Jewett Street
11/19/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9 Jewett Street
Gloucester
10/28/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave
11/6/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Our Lady of Good Voyage, 142 Prospect St
11/9/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave
11/11/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave
11/20/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave
Haverhill
10/21/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Haverhill Amvets Post 147, 576 Primrose Street
11/5/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion, 1314 Main Street
11/19/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Haverhill Amvets Post 147, 576 Primrose Street
Ipswich
11/7/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., True North Ale Co, 116 County Rd
Lynn
11/10/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street
Lynnfield
10/22/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 Essex St
11/7/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St Maria Lynnfield, 112 Chestnut St
Marblehead
10/25/2020: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lynch / van Otterloo YMCA, 40 Leggs Hill Rd
Methuen
10/27/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
10/28/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
11/2/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
11/3/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
11/10/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
11/18/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 462 Broadway
Newburyport
11/16/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 25 Low Street
North Andover
10/27/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., North Andover Masonic Lodge, 19 Johnson St
11/2/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., North Andover Masonic Lodge, 19 Johnson St
Peabody
10/29/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 96 Main Street
11/10/2020: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 96 Main Street
Salem
10/30/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mayor Jean A Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street
11/13/2020: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Mayor Jean A Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street
Saugus
11/14/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main Street
Topsfield
11/18/2020: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street
West Newbury
11/17/2020: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Town of West Newbury, 381 Main Street
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