A 2-month-old is identified during newborn screening with sickle cell anemia. How would you manage this patient at 2 months, 2 years, 6 years,
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A 2-month-old is identified during newborn screening with sickle cell anemia.

How would you manage this patient at 2 months, 2 years, 6 years, and at 13 years old?
What are the issues for each stage in development?
Where would you refer this child?
How would you coordinate the care of this child?

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