Every year, roughly 2,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Children with sickle cell disease experience episodes of severe pain and ongoing medical challenges. Early and ongoing medical care can minimize complications and help children with the disorder lead full and active lives. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
If your child or teen has a blood disease or cancer, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist has the experience and qualifications to evaluate and treat your child or teen.| HealthyChildren.org
It is important for parents to learn as much as they can about their family health history in order to have a complete record for your child throughout their life. Here's why it's important and how to gather the information.| HealthyChildren.org
Vitamin D supplements of 400 IU (10 mcg) per day are recommended for babies up until age one year, with 600 IU (15 mcg) per day for children over one year. Learn more about vitamin D and iron supplements for infants.| HealthyChildren.org