Information for Families about Sickle Cell Disease
This section of the website has tools and information about sickle cell disease (SCD) for families.
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Facts about SCD
Learn basic information about SCD, including types, symptoms, and diagnoses.
Complications and Treatments
Find out about the most common complications and treatments with SCD
Sickle Cell Trait
Learn about sickle cell trait concerns and complications.
Tips for Healthy Living
Find printable tip sheets for living with SCD, including tips to help prevent infection and tips on when to see a doctor. Click on one of the following tip sheets to get started.
- Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease
- Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease in College
- Five Tips To Help Prevent Infection
- Emergency Guide: When To See the Doctor
- Transition Toolkit
Steps to Better Health Toolkit
In partnership with the American Society of Hematology (ASH), CDC has created health guidance materials for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) based on the ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sickle Cell Disease. These materials include common complications of SCD and steps to take for better health.
Family Planning Options for Couples with Sickle Cell Trait or Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet
The first step in family planning is learning if you and your partner carry genes that lead to a chance of having a child with sickle cell disease (SCD). Learn more in this fact sheet.
Gene Therapy Education Materials for the Sickle Cell Disease Community
In partnership with organizations, physicians, patients, and other experts, the National Human Genome Research Institute developed resources to help people living with SCD and their families learn more about gene therapy for SCD.
Links to Other Websites
Find more information about SCD, including support groups, genetic counseling, and clinical research trials.
