About Us
CMV Action is a registered charity run by passionate and experienced volunteer Trustees and 3 members of staff (part-time). We are the only UK charity offering advice and support to families in the UK who are affected by CMV. We work with families and health professionals to support and raise CMV awareness and medical experts to provide up to date researched information specifically for health professionals about the ways to reduce this common but dangerous and life threatening virus.
What is CMV?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes family of viruses. It can infect people of all age groups but rarely shows any symptoms in healthy people. However, it can be serious for babies who were infected with the virus before birth, a condition known as congenital CMV (cCMV). Symptoms can range from hearing loss, vision loss, intellectual disability, seizures, and can cause early pregnancy loss and stillbirth. .
The Importance of CMV Awareness
Awareness about CMV is critically important, especially for women of childbearing age. Many people have never even heard of CMV. The more we talk about CMV, the more parents-to-be can take preventive measures to protect themselves and their unborn child from the virus. Awareness is the first step towards prevention.
Press releases
CMV Action Patron Paul Griffiths Awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours
CMV Action is proud to announce that our Patron Paul Griffiths, Emeritus Professor of Virology at University College London, has been awarded... read more
17.06.2024 • By CMV Action
UK Charity CMV Action launch Warrior Campaign
CMV Action is proud to announce the launch of the CMV Warrior Campaign, coinciding with CMV Awareness Month this June. This initiative aims to... read more
23.04.2024 • By CMV Action