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Can I pass polycythemia vera on to my children?

April 26, 2017children pass Polycythemia Vera

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Can I pass polycythemia vera on to my children?

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There are a number of literature reports on occurrences of polycythemia vera or other myeloproliferative disorders in the same family. If you have young children, you probably should mention your condition to their pediatrician. If you have grown children, you may want to suggest that they have their blood counts checked periodically and make sure that their doctor knows of the family history.