National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month - June 2023

National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month is observed annually in June to increase awareness about congenital cytomegalovirus among pregnant women, parents, and healthcare providers, and to counsel them on the virus’s effect on children. Did you know that Congress designated June as National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month in 2011? Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can infect anyone. It does not show any visible signs or symptoms in healthy people, and infected people may not even know they have the virus. The virus can have severe consequences for infants who are infected before birth. Pregnant women can transfer the condition to their babies, leading to congenital disabilities, hearing loss, and developmental delay. To obtain further information please go NATIONAL CONGENITAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS AWARENESS MONTH -June 2023 - National Today.