The first round of COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out to healthcare and frontline workers, but the vaccine can impact those looking to donate blood. The constant need for blood means blood drives have had to adjust during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic andthey are adjusting again as the vaccines are being administered. When a plea for blood goes out, it’s to help save the lives of next week’s emergencies. Mary Ankrapp, with the South Bend Medical Foundation, said it’s important to plan ahead.