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Newborn blood spot testing for SCID: what you need to know
England to trial screening for severe combined immunodeficiency for the next two years
Parts of England to trial screening for severe combined immunodeficiency as part of newborn blood spot testing programme
What is severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)?
SCID is a is a group of rare inherited conditions that impair the development of the immune system. Without early recognition and treatment, babies with SCID generally die before they reach one year of age.
These conditions affect the immune system, leading to reduced