"CMV can live on hands for up to 15 minutes, metal and wood up to 1 hour, glass and plastic up to 3 hours, rubber, cloth, and cracker up to 6 hours. Apparently-dry surfaces can harbor viable virus in the 1–2-hour time period between when they are visibly dry and when completely dry."
Preventionis paramount
Wash your hands often with soap and water for 15-20 seconds especially after:
Changing diapers
Feeding a child
Wiping a child's nose or mouth
Handling toys - Clean toys, countertops and other surfaces that come in contact with children’s urine or saliva
Disinfect workplace surfaces that may be contaminated with body fluids - alcohol-based (>60%) or soap-based disinfectants are effective against most viruses, including CMV *** Disinfectants must state on the label that they are EPA-registered and kill CMV or herpesviruses. Diaper wipes do not disinfect!***
Who isat risk for CMV
Childcare workers, early interventionists, early childhood providers (including daycare providers, pre-school teachers).