Today is National #DNADay ! What does DNA have to do with health and disease? Find out more. bit.ly/3g63Whp

Study using data from the Michigan (MI) Sickle Cell Data Collection program found that COVID-19 immunization was nearly 2 times lower for people with vs. without sickle cell disease: Read more about the study: bit.ly/4bLcXHb

#HealthcareProviders : Make a difference in the lives of your young patients. Talk to families about the importance of monitoring their child’s development. Share CDC’s free resources, including the Milestone Tracker app: cdc.gov/ActEarly/Healt…

#ChildDevelopment #ActEarly

Today is #WorldHemophiliaDay ! #Hemophilia is a #BleedingDisorder in which the blood does not clot properly, making it harder for bleeding to stop. Help raise awareness by retweeting if you or a loved one is living with hemophilia: bit.ly/3M6E0Pp WFH #WHD2024

If you receive a letter about a survey from MD STARnet, please participate. We need your help to better understand how certain health issues affect adults living with MD. For more info, visit bit.ly/3D3WA9D

Join CDC’s next blood disorders webinar about how hemophilia can affect females. Dr. Johnsen will also present data from the Hemophilia A Research Program, a study seeking to understand hemophilia A, pregnancy, and inhibitors. Register: bit.ly/3wLDnbF

Women who are #Pregnant are 5 times more likely to experience a #BloodClot than women who are not pregnant. If you’re expecting a baby, take steps to protect yourself from pregnancy-related blood clots: bit.ly/2GRFsqF
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#ParentingTipoftheDay : Tell your child why they can’t do something, and give them a choice of what they CAN do instead. For example, “You can’t jump on the bed, but do you want to go put on some music and dance?” Find more parenting tips: cdc.gov/Milestones

#WOYC24

#ParentingTipoftheDay : Hide something to see if your little one can find it. By 9 months, most children will look for things they see you hide.

Download CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app and know what to look for as your child grows. cdc.gov/MilestoneTrack…
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#ParentingTipoftheDay : Reading to your child every day can help encourage their development.

CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early. program has FREE children’s books that include what to look for as your child grows: cdc.gov/amazingbooks
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Join CDC’s Virtual #Thalassemia Grand Rounds to learn more about hemoglobin H disease, a form of alpha thalassemia. Register: bit.ly/49ZheF1

#ParentingTipoftheDay : Most 3-year-olds can put on some kinds of clothing by themselves. Set aside extra time to help your child practice dressing. Find more parenting tips and activities that support your child’s development: cdc.gov/Milestones #WOYC24

#ParentingTipoftheDay : Give your child toys or things that encourage their imagination, like dress-up clothes, pots and pans to pretend cook, or blocks to build with. This can help them learn and grow! Find other tips: cdc.gov/Milestones #WOYC24

A6. CDC recently released a new MMWR that shows babies w/ #SickleCell are born in counties w/ high or very high levels of social vulnerability. Understanding these factors is crucial for targeted interventions & improved health. #HealthEquity #SCDC

Epidemiologists and community organizations are important for public health. Learn how both working together can transform care for people living with #SickleCellDisease : bit.ly/3Tdbdz4

If you have a family history of #ColorectalCancer (sometimes called #ColonCancer ), you may need colorectal cancer screening before the age of 45. Find out more. bit.ly/46ez71v

Explore Community Counts data with our updated Data Visualization tool. You can view real-time data, download graphs and tables, and more! bit.ly/2EdwJQ4 #BDAM

Register for our next Thalassemia Grand Rounds. Learn about monitoring and treating hemoglobin H disease, a form of alpha thalassemia. Register: bit.ly/49ZheF1

If your family has a strong history of #ColonCancer , you’re more likely to have #LynchSyndrome , the most common cause of hereditary colon cancer. Collect and share your family health history with your provider to help protect your health: bit.ly/4ccCMQt