Signs of blood transfusion reaction (1067)

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Description

Your child had a blood or a blood product transfusion.  It may have been:

Sometimes, a transfusion may cause a reaction.  Most often it will happen during the transfusion or during the first 24 hours after the transfusion.

Reactions

Possible reactions include: 

If your child has one or more of these or other problems, call the doctor or nurse right away.

Special directions

ALERT

Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.