Is congenital cmv preventable?
Following the simple steps below can reduce the risk of CMV in pregnancy:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for 15-20 seconds
- Do not share food, drinks, or eating utensils with young children
- Do not put a child’s pacifier in your mouth
- Avoid contact with saliva by kissing a young child on the forehead instead of the lips
- Clean toys, countertops and other surfaces that come in contact with children’s urine or saliva