Post promotes false rumor that Red Cross rejects blood from vaccinated people

A social media post has resurfaced the false claim that the American Red Cross does not accept blood donations from people who are vaccinated. The American Red Cross website clearly states that people vaccinated against COVID-19 are welcome to donate blood, platelets, and plasma.

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