Tag: infection

Do you know what CMV is?
June is National Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it’s important to kno ...

Fever and your baby
It can be scary when your baby has a fever. Here are some tips to help you better understand why your baby has a fever and what you can do to hel ...

CMV: Common questions
Q. What Is CMV?
A. Cytomegalovirus, also called CMV, is a kind of herpesvirus. There are many kinds of herpeviruses. Some are sexually transmitted d ...

Good hygiene can help prevent birth defects
Now that winter has arrived, the temperatures are decreasing and the spread of germs is increasing. In an effort to stay healthy, I find myself consta ...

Prevent syphilis in your baby
Congenital syphilis (present at birth) can cause serious lifelong health conditions, or even death, for a baby. Unfortunately, the number of congenita ...