Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Clinical Study

By Jaclyn Uloth Clinical Trials August 21, 2024

Here are 3 Ways to Prevent Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

If you have CMV or know someone who does, it is important to know how to prevent a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) outbreak from spreading. While CMV is very common, it can still be dangerous to people who are immunocompromised or people who are pregnant. Luckily, there are three things you can do to prevent getting the Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Keep reading for our top three tips for preventing the Cytomegalovirus (CMV), including taking part in a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Clinical Study.

Know How it Spreads

If you have Cytomegalovirus (CMV), it is important to know the basics. Common ways CMV transmits from person to person include:

Through direct contact with pee and spit. Experts think this is the most common way that young children and people who are pregnant get the infection.
Through sex.
From a person with an active CMV infection to a baby through breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
From a blood transfusion or organ transplant.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an illness from a herpes virus (an organism that uses your cells to make more copies of itself). Many people will get infected in their lifetime, but most will have mild or no symptoms. CMV can cause serious complications in people living with a compromised immune system.

People who are pregnant can pass CMV to the fetus, which can cause congenital CMV. Congenital CMV is a condition that’s present at birth and can lead to hearing loss or developmental issues.

Know What You Can Do to Stop the Spread

The major thing someone with CMV can do to stop the spread of their virus is to avoid contact with other people’s bodily fluids and for them to completely avoid contact with yours. Some simple, everyday ways of doing this include:

Avoid sharing utensils, food, cups, plates, bowls, and any other eating essentials with anyone, including children.
Do not put any children’s toys in your mouth, including pacifiers or fake food you’re pretending to eat.
Wash your hands before and after changing a child’s diaper.
Use a condom when having sexual intercourse, including oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
Let your partner know you have CMV so they can be prepared and make proper adjustments.

Try a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Clinical Study

One of the best ways to prevent Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is to take part in a Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine Clinical Study. This is a unique opportunity because there is currently no vaccine available for the CMV virus, except for the investigational vaccine that is exclusively available to participants of the CMV Virus Vaccine Clinical Study in Dallas.

If you are a woman between the ages of 16 and 40 years of age, we want to hear from you! You could earn up to $2,000 as a participant in our study, as well as a list of other great perks including: