COVID-19 & Sickle Cell Disease
Those living with sickle cell disease are immuno compromised -at a higher risk of getting sick.
*Stay at home as much as possible . Avoid non-essential travel, crowds, public areas and those who are sick .
* Stock up on supplies that you need. These are items needed to keep you healthy(i.e. medications , water )
*Avoid triggers . The goal is to keep you out of the hospital , as it may be busier that normal.
*Contact your doctor . Treat All symptoms, including those for SCD as early as possible.
For more info contact :
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
Those living with sickle cell disease are immuno compromised -at a higher risk of getting sick.
*Stay at home as much as possible . Avoid non-essential travel, crowds, public areas and those who are sick .
* Stock up on supplies that you need. These are items needed to keep you healthy(i.e. medications , water )
*Avoid triggers . The goal is to keep you out of the hospital , as it may be busier that normal.
*Contact your doctor . Treat All symptoms, including those for SCD as early as possible.
For more info contact :
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html