Additional Resources for Childcare Providers/Educators

American Academy of Pediatrics' Red Book

According to the AAP, children with known CMV should not be excluded from group care; “CMV excretion is so prevalent that attempts at isolation or segregation of children who excrete CMV are impractical and inappropriate”.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Congenital CMV Facts for Pregnant Women and Parents flyer.

National CMV Foundation

Educational downloads.

American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education

National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs.