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B Blood Group Facts

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B Blood Group Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Type B Positive Blood and Type B Negative Blood


When you make a donation of your type B blood, it’s a blessing for a patient in need. Learn more about how your amazing B positive blood type or B negative blood type saves lives in our community.


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If You Are B+

If You Are B-

B Positive Blood Type Facts
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B+ Facts: Did You Know?

  • 9% of the population have B+ blood – a rare type, so your donations are always needed
  • You can give blood to patients with types B+ and AB+
  • You can receive blood from B+, B-, O+ and O- donors

Every 2 seconds someone entering the hospital needs blood. Since your blood can be given to patients of different blood types (B+ and AB+), some lucky patient will thrive because of you.

9%

B+ and AB+ patients

B+, B-, O+ and O- donors

Right now, a local hospital patient who shares your blood type is counting on your donation. Donate blood today.

B Negative Blood Type Facts
A group of donors during a mobile blood drive.

B- Facts: Did You Know?

  • 2% of the population have B- blood – a rare type, so your donations are always needed
  • You can give blood to patients with types B-, B+, AB- and AB+
  • You can only receive blood from B- and O- donors

Every 2 seconds someone entering the hospital needs blood. Since your blood can be given to patients of different blood types (B-, B+, AB- and AB+), some lucky patient will thrive because of you.

2%

B-, B+, AB- and AB+ patients

B- and O- donors.

For more of the science behind blood and blood types, visit the AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) website

Right now, a local hospital patient who shares your blood type is counting on your donation. Donate blood today.

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Every day, patients in your community need blood transfusions to survive and thrive. They rely on the generosity of donors like you, who help ensure a safe, healthy blood supply. Make an appointment to donate blood today.

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