When is sickle cell month

Managing Pain Spanish. Hydroxyurea: What You Need to Know. Social Media Resources. Find graphics and resources to share on social media to help raise awareness about sickle cell disease. Tag us on Twitter BloodHealthEd so we can like your post. Sample graphics and posts. Hydroxyurea is the only drug available to prevent sickle cell disease crises, but many caregivers opt out.

Read more. Approximately 3, children are born with sickle cell disease each year in the United States. Find out the latest facts on this genetic disease that affects the red blood cells. Download PDF. Have you been tested for sickle cell disease?

Find out why it's important for both you and your partner to know your "trait status" and to be tested for sickle cell disease. Approximately children, adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease are treated at Nationwide Children's each year.

Although no official designation of Sickle Cell Month has been made in Canada, the month is usually recognized by the organizations supporting the Sickle Cell community in Canada. About Sickle Cell. What is Sickle Cell? How is Sickle Cell Diagnosed and Treated?