Joey's Lifesaving Blood Donors
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Joey Thacker, a two-year-old from Lincoln, owes his life to blood donors after a challenging start. Born prematurely, he required multiple blood transfusions and surgeries at Nottinghams Queens Medical Centre. His mother, Meghan Lusby, emphasizes the crucial role of blood donors in his survival. Around one in four blood donors in England provide NEO blood, specifically labeled safe for newborns, as they cant handle cytomegalovirus. Health officials urge more regular donors, especially those with O negative, B negative, or Ro blood types, as one donation can save up to six babies. Joeys story highlights the importance of blood donations for vulnerable patients.
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