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Blood transfusion

A blood transfusion is the transfer of blood or blood components from one individual (donor) to another (recipient). A blood transfusion can be a life-saving procedure, and health services are challenged to maintain an adequate supply of safe blood, and to ensure that it is used appropriately.

RELATED SITES

- Blood transfusion safety
- Blood products and related biologicals
- Biologicals
- Blood safety (African Region)
- Blood services (Region of the Americas - PAHO)
- Blood safety and clinical technology (South-East Asia Region)
- Blood services (European Region)
- Blood safety (Western Pacific Region)

FACT SHEETS

- Blood safety and donation: a global view

PUBLICATIONS

- Publications: blood transfusion safety

RELATED LINKS

- WHO recommendations on SARS and blood safety

FEATURES

- 10 facts about blood transfusion
- Q&A: Why should I donate blood?