Designates June 2025 as National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in Delaware to raise awareness of CMV dangers and reduce congenital CMV.

The bill designates June 2025 as National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in Delaware. CMV is a common virus that often goes unnoticed, especially in adults, but it poses significant risks to infants, being the leading infectious cause of birth defects and childhood disabilities. The bill aims to increase awareness among women of childbearing age, health care providers, and families to prevent congenital CMV through education on preventative measures. These include practicing frequent hand washing and avoiding contact with bodily fluids of young children.

Designates June 2025 as National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in Delaware to raise awareness of CMV dangers and reduce congenital CMV.

The bill designates June 2025 as National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in Delaware. CMV is a common virus that often goes unnoticed, especially in adults, but it poses significant risks to infants, being the leading infectious cause of birth defects and childhood disabilities. The bill aims to increase awareness among women of childbearing age, health care providers, and families to prevent congenital CMV through education on preventative measures. These include practicing frequent hand washing and avoiding contact with bodily fluids of young children.