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To the President of the United States and the United States Congress:

Each year in the United States, an estimated 30,000 children are born with congenital CMV infection, causing an estimated 400 deaths and leaving approximately 8,000 children with permanent disabilities such as hearing or vision loss, as well as physical or mental retardation. The direct annual economic costs of caring for these children are estimated at $1-$2 billion. More children are adversely affected by congenital CMV disease than by several better-known childhood diseases or syndromes such as Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Spina Bifida.

As concerned citizens and as parents, families, and friends of a child born with congenital CMV (Cytomegalovirus) disease, we are urging you to initiate legislation to further awareness and funding for the research and screening of congenital CMV infection in pregnant mothers and their newborn children so that every child has a fair start in life.

Please demonstrate your commitment to children and families in your state and across the country by initiating legislation to fund research and screening for congenital CMV.

Sincerely,

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