Prevent

Prevent

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant:

CMV is common in children and can be found in especially high amounts in young children’s saliva and urine.
Avoiding contact with saliva and urine from young children might reduce the risk of CMV infection.
Learn More

CMV is 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

Further Prevention Resources

For Parents and Pregnant Women
For Child Care Providers and Educators
Workplace Prevention for Employers