City of Kansas City MO Health Department - It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Month

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It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle Cell Disease is a red blood cell disorder, occurring in 1 of every 500 Black or African American babies.

SCD can cause excruciating pain. Those with SCD should advocate w/their doctor for a pain management plan.

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