As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15:

Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St Lawrence Psychiatric Center, 1 Chimney Point Drive, Ogdensburg; 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Clarkson University, 120 Student Center, Potsdam;

Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 138 County Route 50, Brasher Falls;

Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Harrisville Central School, 14371 Pirate Lane, Harrisville;

Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Canton Central School, 99 State St., Canton;

Nov. 9, noon-5 p.m., Cellular Sales-Verizon Wireless, 1 1/2 Malby Ave., Massena;

Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Legion, 40 E. Orvis St., Massena;

Nov. 13, noon-5 p.m., Lowe's Home Improvement, 2001 Ford Street Extension, Ogdensburg; 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21 Castle Dr., Potsdam;

Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Gouverneur Hospital, 77 W. Barney St., Gouverneur; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Potsdam High School, 29 Leroy St., Potsdam.

To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.