For organizationsSign inSign up
MTS Sickle Cell Foundation
FACT ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE Penicillin prophylaxis prevents pneumococcal sepsis in children with sickle cell disease.
MTS Sickle Cell FoundationSeptember 1, 2026

43 likes

FACT ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE Penicillin prophylaxis prevents pneumococcal sepsis in children with sickle cell disease.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of daily penicillin for children under the age of 5. ********** September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Please join us in raising much needed awareness, support, and sensitivity surrounding this global health issue. www.mythreesicklers.org. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SickleCellDisease #SupportSickleCell #SickleCellAwareness #WarriorStrong
See it on Instagram ↗
More from MTS Sickle Cell Foundation
We are deeply saddened by reports of the death of 17-year-old Mamadou Djouma Bah of Guinea, who lived with sickle cell dWe are deeply saddened by reports of the death of 17-year-old Mamadou Djouma Bah of…Jul 24919 likes✨ We’ve been looking forward to sharing this news! ❤️ Please join us in welcoming Akilah Murib Coleman as our keynote sp✨ We’ve been looking forward to sharing this news!Oct 30216 likesSickle cell affects more than the blood. Caring for it can take a whole team. ❤️ From eye and kidney health to pain manaSickle cell affects more than the blood.Oct 5208 likesMore progress for the sickle cell community during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. ❤️ On September 23, Congresswoman Alma SMore progress for the sickle cell community during Sickle Cell Awareness Month.Sep 25188 likes📣✨ SICKLE CELL BILLBOARD ON I-75 NORTHBOUND, EXIT 233 MORROW/LAKE CITY EXIT 📣✨ September is National Sickle Cell Aware📣✨ SICKLE CELL BILLBOARD ON I-75 NORTHBOUND, EXIT 233 MORROW/LAKE CITY EXIT 📣✨…Aug 21119 likesTell a friend to tell a friend that 📣 SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH 📣 #sicklecellawareness #sickleTell a friend to tell a friend that 📣 SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH…Sep 299 likesI have struggled to find the words for this one. The loss of Gershom “Bubba” Washington Jr. has weighed heavily on me, aI have struggled to find the words for this one.Sep 1180 likesMT ZION HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AT SCD BLOOD DRIVEMT ZION HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AT SCD BLOOD DRIVESep 1978 likesSickle cell is more than pain. ❤️ It’s the exhaustion that can make everyday tasks difficult. The complications that canSickle cell is more than pain.Oct 667 likesSome people’s impact is felt in the programs they build, the families they support, and the doors they help open. JeanetSome people’s impact is felt in the programs they build, the families they support…Oct 2765 likesI was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Abdullah Kutlar. For decades, Dr. Kutlar was a pillar of sickle celI was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr.Sep 1252 likes🎤 She’s back! We’re thrilled to welcome Maria More as our host for the third year at our 11th Annual Sickle Cell Awaren🎤 She’s back!Nov 249 likes