Stop CMV and The CMV Action Network

Since 2003, Stop CMV has been working to foster congenital CMV awareness via internet and public awareness campaigns.

The CMV Action Network is comprised of families, friends and medical professionals personally affected by CMV and committed to public education efforts to prevent future cases of the virus. We realize that the incidence of children born with congenital CMV can be greatly reduced with grassroots public education and awareness.

Additionally, we hope that women, families and friends will become familiar with the CMV virus and will take vigilant steps to prevent infection. We believe that it is better for women and their families to learn about CMV well prior to pregnancy in order to be well informed and take preventative actions.

Founder's Message

"In 2003, I created this website with one of my 3 month old twin daughters cradled on my chest, sleeping soundly. Rachel, as well as her twin Riley, was born infected with congenital CMV. Profoundly affected by the virus, Rachel is half of my inspiration and motivation for this organization and website. Over five years later, we are still pressing forward in our commitment to raise public awareness about CMV and the creation and support of a network dedicated to the prevention of future cases of congenital CMV." - Janelle Greenlee, Founder/President

Testimonials

"Thanks for your website. I am currently pregnant. Before I got pregnant, I got tested, but found I was not previously exposed to the CMV virus. I have been as careful as I can during my pregnancy so far. When I asked my OB to test me again at 16 weeks, I was pretty much treated like I was being silly. And when I talk to people about CMV they seem to act like it is just silly to even worry. I hope through websites like yours more people would take this seriously..." - Anonymous

"I have been angry for so long about what this virus has done to my son. It is time to channel that anger into something good and worthwhile to help others who may suffer...I am so glad I have found this website!" - Anonymous