1 The likelihood of contracting infections from a blood transfusion is very low (varies with the infectious agent from 1 in 350,000 to 1 in 1 million), but can occur.  Transfusion of your own blood (autologous) is the safest method but requires planning ahead and not all patients are eligible.
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was listed as 12,606 It is part of the Bradenton â Sarasota â Venice Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The City of Palmetto had a population of 13,056 as of July 1, 2015. Palmetto ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Florida. See peer rankings below.