DISCLAIMER
The information and materials accessed through or made available for use on any of our Sites, including, any information about diseases, conditions, treatments, or medicines, are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and your participation on our Sites does not create a healthcare professional-patient relationship. You should consult a doctor or other qualified health care professional regarding any questions you have about your health or before making any decisions related to your health or wellness. Call your doctor or 911 immediately if you think you may have a medical emergency.compose your message
message sent
email sent successfully
Trusted Resources: News & Events
Latest announcements and gatherings
SCDAA MARAC Position on 2020 School Reopening
July 27, 2020 – Sickle cell disease remains a high-risk condition for severe COVID-19 infection. Registry data show that individuals with sickle cell disease are more vulnerable to death with COVID-19 at all ages, including children.
We recommend that families with children with sickle cell disease follow state and local guidelines regarding the determination of in-person versus distance learning as long as processes are in place to ensure the least possible risk of your child getting infected with COVID-19. If safety measures are not implemented or cannot be enforced, we recommend that schools provide equitable access to high quality education through home-based distance learning. The checklist below should be used to determine if your child’s school has the recommended safety measures in place.


Related Content
-
news & eventsSCDAA COVID-19 Emergency Fund CampaignThe Sickle Cell Disease Association of A...
-
news & eventsExpert Opinion Hydroxyurea Could Prevent Strokes for People With Sickle Cell Disease in Lieu of Transfusions During ...The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to cause...
-
news & eventsCoronavirus, Racial Disparity in Sickle Cell DiseaseDespite being a rare condition, sickle c...
-
videos & visualsCOVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease – Biree Andemariam, MDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ_yfFyQ...
-
news & eventsMARAC Statement: Update About COVIDThe worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 (SARS...
-
education & researchHow to Prepare Your Family in Case COVID-19 Spreads in Your CommunityHere is what you can do to prepare your ...
-
news & eventsWhy I Will Be Getting the COVID-19 VaccineOn Nov. 9, Pfizer and BioNTech announced...
send a message
To improve your experience on this site, we use cookies. This includes cookies essential for the basic functioning of our website, cookies for analytics purposes, and cookies enabling us to personalize site content. By clicking on 'Accept' or any content on this site, you agree that cookies can be placed. You may adjust your browser's cookie settings to suit your preferences. More Information
The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.
Support for this site is provided by

This platform is made possible through a partnership with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and its member organizations. SCDAA's mission is to advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empower community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure.