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Need for CMV Vaccine Awareness by Roxy Gallegos is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can cause severe birth defects if a woman contracts it for the first time during pregnancy. It is the leading cause of birth defects but there is little public awareness. Developing a vaccine could prevent thousands of disabled children but requires funding support. Government agencies must support public awareness campaigns and vaccine research as CMV costs the US healthcare system $1.86 billion annually in medical costs for disabled children. A vaccine could sa
- Author
- Roxy Gallegos
- Language
- EN