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Debunking old wives’ tales: part two

Does the flu shot give you the flu? Can colds cause ear infections? Dr. Ivor Horn gets to the bottom of some common misconceptions in part two of debunking old wives’ tales on colds.

red blood cells with sickle cell disease

What is sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin – a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.