CASES of Kawasaki disease have doubled in the last year, data has revealed. The disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children under five in the UK and can be fatal if not treat…
Due to the uptick of children needing this treatment, NHSBT is calling on more people to donate plasma.
In order to meet demand, NHSBT is looking to increase the number of plasma donors from 5,850 to 10,200.“More plasma donors are needed to treat Kawasaki’s disease and we are working closely with NHS Blood and Transplant to boost supplies so we can provide the best possible care to patients,” he said. “Thank you to existing donors who have generously come forward. If you can, please consider donating blood or plasma – it could save someone’s life.”
Gerry Gogarty, director of plasma for medicines at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “There is a rising need for plasma donors to help treat life-threatening immune disorders such as Kawasaki disease.
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