cCMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects and the leading non-genetic cause of childhood hearing loss. In Massachusetts, about 400 babies are born with cCMV each year, but most are never tested because they appear healthy at birth. Despite its prevalence, less than 10% of women have ever heard about the virus or how to lower their risk of infection during pregnancy. 

These bills are now before the Joint Committee on Ways & Means, the final step before a vote.

Take action today: Contact your legislators and ask them to support S.1573 and H.4367 to help ensure babies with cCMV are identified early and receive the care they need.