Possible Risks of Blood Transfusion
In general, a blood transfusion is safe. But there might be some possible risks of complications, which often happen during the procedure or a few days later. Common side effects include fever, itching, or hives. When taking blood from donors, it is important to screen and test carefully to reduce the risk of common infections, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. Other possible risks include graft-versus-host disease, delayed hemolytic reaction, or acute immune hemolytic reaction. However, these issues are rare. [5]
