Free Materials on Spina Bifida

Skin Care

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

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

CDC’s Work

Living with Spina Bifida: A Public Health Challenge pdf icon[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) pdf icon[PDF – 94 KB] | (Spanish) pdf icon[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 icon

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 icon

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