Are there risks for patients receiving blood transfusions?

Of course but low: Viruses and disease, allergic reaction, lung damage. Please reed the folowing article for explianitions. The chances are low bout real.Consult your doctor.

Yes: There are infectious and non-infectious risks with blood transfusion. The risk of HIV & hepatitis transmission is less than 1 in 1.5 million. However, there are more common risks, including wrong blood type given, modulation of immune system, minor allergic reactions, low-grade fever, rashes, fluid in the lungs and bacterial infections to name a few.