FARGO, N.D. – Vitalant’s Fargo location has reported a two-year low of type O blood.
The organization says about half the population has this type of blood.
O- blood is universal so it can safely be given to anyone.
“Patients with type O+ blood, 39% of the population, can only receive type O,” Vitalant Executive Director Jennifer Campbell said. “When there’s a shortage, doctors may have to decide who can receive it immediately and who can wait, so an adequate supply of all blood types is essential to ensure every patient gets the blood they need, especially when seconds count.”
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Vitalant is offering donors who give blood by July 11 a choice of a t-shirt or a $20 Vitalant donor rewards gift card if you use the promo code JulyGift-2026-V. Those who donate between July 9 through August 8 will automatically be entered to win a car.
