Dubbo Blood Donor Centre staff Suanne Tauton, Liz Lamble, Kay Poulter and Debbie Garden. File photo.
Australians are being urged to roll up their sleeves and donate blood, especially those with the O-negative blood type, as the nation's supply reaches a critically low point.
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The Australian Red Cross Blood Service says it has just two days' worth of O-negative blood - the universal type given to patients when their blood type is unknown - left in its reserve.
Spokesman Shaun Inguanzo says up to 1000 donors are cancelling their appointments every day because of cold and flu symptoms.
To make an appointment call the Blood Service on 13 14 95 or book online at www.donateblood.com.au.
