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Infusions and Hemophilia

Posted on February 28, 2018

Factor infusions are a common treatment for hemophilia. Infusions can be ongoing, prophylactic, or in reaction to bleeds as they happen. Finding a vein, learning to self-infuse, minimizing pain, and avoiding inhibitors are all part of the steep learning curve that people with hemophilia deal with every day.

On MyHemophiliaTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with hemophilia members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Infusions are one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

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Posted on February 28, 2018
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