Every day in Australia, a child is born with lifelong disability caused by CMV. If you work with or care for young children, you are at increased risk of CMV in pregnancy. The good news is that you can reduce your risk of infection by taking some simple steps. | Cerebral Palsy Alliance

19K views · 13 reactions | It's the most common cause of birth defects in children, yet many mothers aren't aware of the risks CMV poses during pregnancy. Now scientists are on the verge of a world-first breakthrough, developing a vaccine against the deadly virus. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook

Most parents have never heard of Cytomegalovirus (CMV), yet it can change a baby’s life in an instant. When Jessica’s daughter Caroline was just one week old, their lives were turned upside down. Jessica had never been told about CMV during pregnancy, never tested, and never shown how to reduce her risk. We’ve shared their story on our blog, along with the key facts every expecting parent should know to help protect their baby in our blog. Jessica hopes that by telling her story, no other parent