Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection was first identified in March 2009 1 ; more than 3000 deaths have been reported worldwide, 2 with highest complication rates in those with preexisting medical conditions. Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are thought to be at increased risk of complications, although there are limited data supporting this.
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