A 15-month-old toddler is brought in for a well-child check. His diet consists primarily of whole cow’s milk, often exceeding 32 ounces per day, with limited intake of solid foods. Screening labs reveal a microcytic anemia. This presentation is most characteristic of anemia due to which of the following?
A 2-month-old infant with sickle cell anemia (HbSS) is seen for his first hematology visit. The parents are educated on preventive care. Which of the following interventions is critical to initiate at this stage to prevent life-threatening complications?
