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Baby at risk of having thalassaemia: description in brief
Information to help healthcare professionals speak with parents at risk of having a child with thalassaemia.
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This publication explains the risks for a baby when both parents carry an unusual haemoglobin gene, at least one of which is for thalassaemia.
It includes information about:
- what thalassaemia is
- the different conditions the baby might inherit
- diagnostic testing for thalassaemia
- treatment options
- having another baby
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Published 1 January 2014
Last updated 5 February 2025
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Updated NHS England contact information
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Updated version of patient information leaflet.
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