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VIDEO PART 1: Transitioning from Childhood to an Adult with Sickle Cell Disease

New Jersey

According to information from the Center for Disease Control, transitioning from pediatric to adult care can be a challenging time for people with SCD because their health often gets worse during this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THZN849V7Bk&feature=youtu.be

In this video, Kevin shares how he took more ownership over his health when making the decision to get back on hydroxyurea, the main medicine for complications related to SCD.

IMAGE/INFORMATION CREDIT: CDC.gov

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