Sickle Cell Disease Social Media Resources
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. It affects approximately 100,000 Americans and more than 20 million people worldwide.
Help raise awareness about sickle cell disease, its management, and treatments by sharing these graphics and sample posts during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September and throughout the year.
- Use hashtag: #SickleCellAwarenessMonth and #SickleCell
- Tag us! @BloodHealthEd on X
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States and affects millions of people worldwide.
Embracing Wellness with Sickle Cell Disease.
Learn ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and take control of your health.
Managing your physical and mental health helps people with sickle cell disease stay healthy.
Learn more tips for living well with sickle cell disease.
Work with your healthcare team to create a personalized pain management plan.
Learn more ways to manage pain with sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease treatment may include:
- Medicine
- Blood transfusions
- Blood and bone marrow transplants
- Be physically active
- Choose heart-healthy foods
- Stay hydrated
- Quit smoking or vaping
- Limit alcohol
- Wash hands often to prevent infection
- Take care of your mental health
Learn more about sickle cell disease at sicklecell.nhlbi.nih.gov.
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle.
- Learn what to do in a pain crisis.
- See your healthcare team regularly.
- Take care of your mental health.
Learn more tips for healthy living with sickle cell disease.
- Take care of your mental health
- Talk to your family and friends about how you are feeling
- Tell your healthcare team if you feel depressed or anxious.
Learn more tips for living well with sickle cell disease.
People living with sickle cell disease must manage their blood pressure carefully to avoid complications.
Learn ways to manage your blood pressure and live well with sickle cell disease.
- Work closely with your health care team to develop your own unique care plan
- Stay active and drink 8–10 glasses of water daily
- Eat heart-healthy foods
- Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep a night
- Prevent infections with vaccines and good hygiene
Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 Americans, many of whom are Black or African American.