@stopcmvaz

Stop CMV AZ is a partnership between Arizona parents, healthcare providers, and educators to raise awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) #stopcmv

 Arizona
stopcmvaz.org
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For children with #disabilities and/or complex health care needs, #vaccination is the **best protection** against #COVID19 Learn more from our FAQ: In English 👉🏻 stopcmvaz.org/blog En Español 👉🏻 altocmvaz.org/blog
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The power of #CMVawareness is in your hands! Empowered CMV parents have lead the movement to improved CMV education, testing, and legislation. The #stopcmv hands campaign started with parent Janelle Sargeant Greenlee & @GailHarCMV in 2007. Thank you parents! @NationalCMV
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Congenital #CMV is the most common viral cause of #disability. Yet, #cmvawareness remains lower than other well-known syndromes and infections! Join us THIS SATURDAY to learn more! Register eventbrite.com/e/congenital-…
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Excellent article on cytomegalovirus (CMV)— a virus that infects roughly 1 in 200 pregnancies, and is a leading cause of birth defects in USA & globally.. by @MelinaWalling, quotes from @GoodrumVirusLab Greg Smith @ProfMuldoon usatoday.com/in-depth/news/h…

There's a good chance you have a virus called CMV. It might seem to have no effect – or it might be...

Latent viruses like CMV enter our bodies when we're young. They establish a lifelong infection that researchers are only just beginning to understand.

usatoday.com
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Stay hydrated & support a great cause! Order #stopcmv bottles now in our new online shop! 100% of profits will be used to raise awareness about congenital #CMV, support & advocate for families impacted by cCMV in Arizona. 👇 stopcmvaz.org #cmvawareness @NationalCMV
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Make a difference this holiday season as you gather safely with family & friends. Share #CMVFACTS - 1 in 200 babies are born with #CMV - It’s preventable. Learn how. Link in bio - It’s the leading non genetic cause of hearing loss in children and more common than many disorders
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Our friends @moderna_tx have created a new website dedicated to #CMV facts and resources! Check out the site and be sure to share with your network, friends, and family! nowiknowCMV.com #StopCMV #CMVAwareness
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A @moderna_tx mRNA vaccine for the most common congenital infection, #CMV, has also completed phase 1 and 2 trials over the last few years - now headed into phase 3! @NationalCMV – at Plymouth Meeting, PA
Eric Topol
@EricTopol24 Jul 2021
Debunking another myth, the mRNA vaccines didn't just suddenly appear in 2020 for covid-19. Many had been tested years previously for other viruses; status as of 4 years ago in this Table, and shown to be safe nature.com/articles/nrd.2017…
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Did you know we post CMV-related articles via the "Newsroom" tab on our website? Stay up to date on what is happening in the CMV space by visiting here: nationalcmv.org/resources/ne… Did we miss a CMV-related article? Email it to us at: [email protected]
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Read more about Michaiah's family: In English 👉 stopcmvaz.org/family-stories… En Español 👉 altocmvaz.org/historias-fami… #stopcmv #pregnancy #PublicHealth #Arizona #Yuma
Help make a difference for children when you take to the trails this summer! Paint and leave #STOPCMV stones on hiking trails and help increase CMV awareness. Post your picture and include the trail. Let’s raise awareness together!#stopcmv #cmvawareness #washingtontrails
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Meet with highly-specialised academics at the 2nd #CMVcongress and learn new perspectives in current and controversial issues related to #cytomegalovirus #cCMV 👉 bit.ly/Registration-CMVcongr…
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Interesting paper on the use of social media in #publichealth messaging campaigns ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

Tweet for Behavior Change: Using Social Media for the Dissemination of Public Health Messages

Social media public health campaigns have the advantage of tailored messaging at low cost and large reach, but little is known about what would determine their feasibility as tools for inducing...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
EDITORIAL | 'Vivian Act' takes aim at underrecognized virus in babies strib.mn/3ii6d8v
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Thank you to our California CMV Community Alliance Chair, Elise, for sharing her #CMV story with @peanut! You can read Elise's story here: peanut-app.io/blog/cmv #StopCMV #CMVAwareness #Screen4CMV
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To learn more about how to #stopcmv please visit our website: stopcmvaz.org (in English) altocmvaz.org (en Español) #pregnancy #PublicHealth #Arizona
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What can we do to make sure more pregnant women are aware of CMV and the risks it poses to their unborn babies? We can learn more about CMV and tell those who are at risk. It’s time to start the conversation and increase CMV awareness. #endcmvsilence #stopcmv
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Check out these recent #CMV recommendations from @SOGCorg! CMV prevention information is recommended to be given to all patients, regardless of CMV status. ow.ly/Ireg50Fv1kU #StopCMV #CMVAwareness
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Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common viral cause of birth defects in Arizona. To learn more about how to #stopcmv please visit our website: stopcmvaz.org (in English) altocmvaz.org (en Español) #pregnancy #PublicHealth #Arizona
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