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A blood transfusionblood transfusion is a safe procedure in which blood, or parts of blood, is given to through an anintravenous (IV) line. Nearly 5 million Americans of all ages receive blood transfusions each year. Many people who have surgery need blood transfusions because they lose blood during their operations. People who have serious injuries also may need blood transfusions to replace lost blood. Some people need blood transfusions because they have illnesses that prevent their bodies from properly making blood or parts of blood.

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