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Starting Monday, all newborns in New York will be screened for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common viral infection that can cause hearing loss and other health issues in infants. This screening initiative aims to identify and treat affected infants early, improving their long-term outcomes and reducing the burden on families and the healthcare system.
Starting Monday, all newborns in New York will be screened for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common viral infection that can cause hearing loss and other health issues in infants. This screening initiative aims to identify and treat affected babies early, improving their long-term outcomes and reducing the burden on families and the healthcare system.
New York State will become the second state to screen newborns for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a common virus that affects one in every 200 babies born in the United States. Starting on October 2, all babies will be screened for cCMV as part of the New York State Newborn Screening Program. Babies who test positive will be referred to specialists for follow-ups and evaluations. cCMV can cause symptoms at birth, including low birth weight, rashes, and seizures, and can also lead to hearing and vision loss later in childhood. Parents have the option to opt out of having the results included in their babies' records.
New York State will become the second state to screen newborns for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a common virus that affects one in every 200 babies born in the United States. Starting on October 2, all babies will be screened for cCMV as part of the New York State Newborn Screening Program. Babies who test positive will be referred to specialists for follow-ups and evaluations. cCMV can cause symptoms at birth, including low birth weight, rashes, and seizures, and can lead to hearing and vision loss later in childhood. Parents have the option to opt out of having the results included in their babies' records.