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Back to question Is there any risk of transmission of swine flu by blood transfusion?

April 26, 2017blood flu risk swine transfusion transmission

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Back to question Is there any risk of transmission of swine flu by blood transfusion?

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Our procedures are designed to minimise this risk. The donor questionnaire and interview process screens out those donors who are not feeling well at the time of donation. Additionally, the incubation period for swine flu (the period before symptoms start to appear) is believed to be fairly short. All donors are advised to contact the Blood Service should they feel unwell after donation so that their blood products can be withdrawn before use.