Bill Text: DE SCR95 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Designating The Month Of June 2023 As "cytomegalovirus Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-06-29 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR95 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2023-SCR95-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. S. McBride & Rep. Minor-Brown |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 95
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023 AS "CYTOMEGALOVIRUS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, Cytomegalovirus (referred to as “CMV”) is a common virus that infects people of all ages, with more than half of adults being infected by age 40 with no signs of symptoms; and
WHEREAS, congenital CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects and childhood disabilities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, congenital CMV is the most common congenital infection in the United States with approximately 1 in 150 children born with congenital CMV infection; and
WHEREAS, CMV infection is more common than the combined metabolic or endocrine disorders currently in the United States core newborn screening panel; and
WHEREAS, approximately 1 in every 5 babies born with congenital CMV will have long-term health problems; and
WHEREAS, CMV is found in bodily fluids, including urine, saliva, blood, mucus, and tears; and
WHEREAS, most people are not aware of their CMV infection status, with pregnant people being one of the highest risk groups; and
WHEREAS, congenital CMV can be diagnosed if the virus is found in urine, saliva, blood, or other body tissues of an infant during the first week after birth; and
WHEREAS, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that OB/GYNs counsel individuals on basic prevention measures to guard against CMV infection; and
WHEREAS, the incidence of children born with congenital CMV can be greatly reduced with public education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, congenital CMV is preventable with behavioral interventions such as practicing frequent hand washing with soap and water after contact with diapers or oral secretions, not kissing young children on the mouth, and not sharing food, towels, or utensils with young children; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive understanding of CMV provides opportunities to improve the health and well-being of our children.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, designates June 2023 as “Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware in order to raise awareness of the dangers of Cytomegalovirus and reduce the occurrence of congenital CMV infection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that more effort must be taken to counsel people who may become pregnant and those in close contact with infants about the effects the virus can have on infants and children, including education and informational resources on preventative measures available to health care providers, early care and education providers, parents, expectant parents, people who may become pregnant, and family and guardians of infants.
SYNOPSIS
This resolution designates the month of June 2023 as “Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware and recommends providing those in close contact with infants and children education and informational resources on preventative measures that can be taken to protect infants and children from the virus.
Author: Senator S. McBride
