What can people with sickle cell disease do to decrease the risk of getting the Covid-19 virus ?

• Get Vaccinated
  • www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/How-Do-I-Get-a-COVID-19-Vaccine.html
• Wash your hands 
• Wear a mask 
• Practice safe social distancing​

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What options are available for Covid-19 treatment? 
Patients today have more treatment options in the battle against coronavirus disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved one drug treatment for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use during this public health emergency. In addition, many more therapies are being tested in clinical trials to evaluate whether they are safe and effective in combating COVID-19.

For more information visit : www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-your-treatment-options-covid-19

It is especially important for people with medical conditions, such as SCD, that put them at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and those who live with them, to protect themselves from getting COVID-19. For more information, see Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s Medical and Research Advisory Committee statement.
 
​COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease: Frequently Asked Questions

Reference:
​Coronavirus Disease Among Persons with Sickle Cell Disease, United States, March 20–May 21, 2020.  Panepinto JA, Brandow A, Mucalo L, Yusuf F, Singh A, Taylor B, Payne AB, Peacock G, Schieve LA. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2020 Oct. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2610.202792external icon​