Iron-deficiency anemia is one of the most common reasons people are rejected as potential blood donors.
But what causes this condition, and how can it be prevented or reversed? To learn more, we spoke with Fernando Martinez, M.D., a pathologist who serves as medical director of MD Anderson’s Transfusion Services and Donor Operations.
What is iron-deficiency anemia?
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Last updated Jan. 12, 2022
Booster shots have now been approved for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new guidelines say that people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus can now mix and match their immunizations when seeking a booster shot.
But what does that mean, exactly? Is it better to stick with the same kind of vaccine you...