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Australian plasma donor with rare antibody praised for saving 2.4 million babies' lives

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James Harrison donated his blood every two weeks from 1954 to 2018 .

He had a rare anti-D antibody that prevents rhesus disease, which kills half of babies.

His plasma saved the lives of 2.4 million babies in Australia during his lifetime.

He was dubbed " The Man with the Golden Arm " in his home country.

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