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During Birth Defects Awareness Month, we want to remind you that is a leading cause of birth defects.🧡

Every pregnant woman is at risk of acquiring CMV.

Be sure to spread with those who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/9feu50QshPp

Check out our latest podcast!

In this episode, we chat with National CMV Foundation co-founder, John Spytek. John shares his family's experience with CMV and how it ultimately led him and his wife, Kristen, to start the National CMV Foundation.

Use the link to listen: https://ow.ly/EJsj50PHXFB

Looking for a new and creative side dish 🍽️? Look no further than these bruschetta stuffed zucchini boats! Not only are they packed with veggies, but they're quick, easy, low carb, and delicious. with this recipe: https://bit.ly/3PDINgs

June is CMV awareness month. The National CMV Foundation is doing a great job representing the faces of CMV.

Meet Justice! She is 28 years old and representing our today! 🧡

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your diabetes management. Lack of sleep can negatively affect your:
• Mental health
• Insulin response
• Meal choices

This Better Sleep Month, learn how you can get better quality sleep:
https://bit.ly/41ybiit

June is CMV awareness month. Follow the National CMV Foundation for more information.

Meet Jordan! She is 12 years old and kicking off our for June Awareness Month 2023! 🧡

If you would like to submit a story and photo for our 2023 Faces of CMV campaign, click here: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/npqhqdh3

CMV awareness month is coming up! Have you been tested yet?

It's that time again! CMV Awareness Month is coming soon, and we are collecting stories for our "Faces of CMV" campaign!

To submit your story and photo, click here: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/npqhqdh3

If you have diabetes, you’re at a higher risk for getting heart disease or having a stroke, but you can take steps to lower your risk. This Stroke Awareness Month, learn about the simple lifestyle changes you can make to prevent diabetes complications: https://bit.ly/41ToOwX

Say hi to Janiyah! She is 3 years old and representing our today! 🧡

Her mom Ciara says, “Janiyah is smart, sweet, and sassy. She's so loving and is a joy to be around. She loves Blippi and Paw Patrol and being outside. She has the biggest heart and doesn't let anything slow her down.”

If you would like to submit a story and photo for our 2023 Faces of CMV campaign, click here: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/npqhqdh3

In front of the camera, famed actress Rita Hayworth dazzled fans with her mesmerizing smile, sensational dancing and Hollywood glamour. Off screen, the star’s life slowly unraveled as she faced Alzheimer’s disease. Ahead of this weekend's Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala, read her story in ALZ magazine: bit.ly/40OEK3x.

https://www.cdc.gov/cdiff/what-is.html

Could you or your loved one have C. diff? Learn what to ask your doctor about this life-threatening infection.

In this article, Jaclyn shares her story. Jaclyn is a wonderful writer and for people with disabilities.

Thanks Jaclyn!

http://ow.ly/wYux50NmFqX

March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day, the anniversary of the day when Dr. Robert Koch announced that tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. On this day, NIAID reaffirms its commitment to researching new, better ways of fighting TB. NIAID conducts and supports a wide array of research on TB, from basic research and diagnostics to therapeutics and vaccines. Learn more about NIAID’s efforts to combat the world’s second-deadliest infectious disease in our statement: https://bit.ly/42EBrgz

Did you know that CMV this is one of the most commonly unknown viral infections, and is the number one infection that causes birth defects in the U.S. today?

Learn more at:

CMV Explained

Feedback requested! National CMV Foundation needs your help to strengthen our programming, research, and advocacy efforts, while learning more about what we are doing well! Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey. We thank you for your honest feedback!

https://surveyhero.com/c/fa97xf9u

National CMV Foundation is expanding its CMV Community Alliance (CCA) program and is accepting applications for new Chairs! This program empowers advocates to work on CMV initiatives in their area. In the past, Chairs have presented at conferences, hosted fundraisers, assisted with CMV legislation and more! Applications due by 11:59pm ET on 2/12/23.

For any questions about this program, email our Program Director at [email protected].

Complete the application here:
http://ow.ly/BOf750MCkbP

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