Bill > K00668

This resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month in New York, highlighting the serious health impacts of this viral infection. CMV is the most common viral infection transmitted from pregnant women to unborn children and is the leading non-genetic cause of childhood deafness, with one in 200 children born with congenital CMV and approximately 400 children dying annually from the condition. The resolution emphasizes that over half of adults are infected by age 40, and the virus can be transmitted through contact with saliva and urine, often from young children to adults. The document notes that less than one in five pregnant women are aware of CMV, and fewer than half of obstetrician-gynecologists inform patients about prevention methods. By promoting awareness, the resolution aims to educate women about simple preventative measures like hand washing and not sharing food with toddlers, and to encourage early screening and intervention for infants potentially affected by the virus.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K668