Free Materials on Spina Bifida

Skin Care

The Spina Bifida Association created these materials to help patients and families prevent skin problems.

Poster (English) Cdc-pdf[2.15 MB / 1 page]External
Infant Brochure (English) Cdc-pdf[751 KB / 2 pages]External
School Age Brochure (English) Cdc-pdf[535 KB / 2 pages]External
Adolescent/Adult Brochure (English) Cdc-pdf[592 KB / 2 pages]External

CDC’s Work

Living with Spina Bifida: A Public Health Challenge Cdc-pdf[PDF – 1 MB]

Researchers at CDC are working on a series of projects to improve the quality of life and encourage full participation at every age for those living with spina bifida.

Managing Care

UTI Fact Sheet (English) Cdc-pdf[PDF – 94 KB] | (Spanish) Cdc-pdf[PDF – 120 KB]

What parents should know: urinary tract infections in young children with spina bifida.

Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Folic acid can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. CDC has materials for women, health care providers, and others on the benefits of folic acid.

External Resources

Spina Bifida Fact SheetsExternal

The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) offers a series of fact sheets and publications, including information on living with spina bifida, treatments, and emotional issues.

Hydrocephalus PublicationsExternal

The Hydrocephalus Association offers information, resources, and research on hydrocephalus, or extra fluid in and around the brain.