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Need for rare blood donors increases as Australia's population mix evolves

A man donates plasma
A man donates plasma Source: AAP

A health service says it's seeing more patients from regions in the world with extremely rare blood types, and that change in migration patterns is sparking a growing need for blood donors to meet the demand.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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A health service says it's seeing more patients from regions in the world with extremely rare blood types, and that change in migration patterns is sparking a growing need for blood donors to meet the demand.



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