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Learning about blood transfusions:	What is a blood transfusion? Why are they needed? How is blood collected? What are blood types, and why are they important?
Getting treatment:	What is done before I get a transfusion? What is a transfusion reaction?
Ongoing concerns:	Can I get a disease by donating blood? Is it safe to get a blood transfusion? Should I bank blood before having surgery?

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By:	Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
Last Revised: October 27, 2011

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