May is Trauma Injury Prevention month | How you can help [Video]

For the medical field, the summer months see an uptick in many injuries that can put a strain on their blood reserves. We dive into the reasons why.

TEMPLE, Texas — May is Trauma Injury Prevention month, and also one of the most active months for first responders when it comes to dealing with accidents and injuries to help patients and those in need.

However, it’s also a month where the number of donations isn’t always able to keep up with demand. In fact, the need for blood in Central Texas often increases just as the supply dips.

The reason? The 100 Deadliest Days on the Road–also known as the stretch of days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

During this time, car crash injuries increase, accidents involving ATVs and boats rise, and other reckless behavior as a result of individuals not paying mind to their own safety around things …

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