Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Information Session
Presented on Tuesday, 21st May 2019 (am)
Content
CMV, or Cytomegalovirus, is a common virus that can infect people of all ages. CMV can pose serious risks to unborn babies. It is one of the leading causes of hearing loss in children and one of the main causes of childhood disability.
This information session focused on Cytomegalovirus and its impact on children and families, and included:
- CMV from a medical perspective.
- Impact on hearing.
- Parental experience of CMV.
- Question and answer session.
Target Audience
Teachers of the deaf, speech and language therapists, all other professionals supporting deaf pupils.
Presenters
Dr Ruth Henderson, Associate Specialist, Community Child Health, Edinburgh, and Sharon Wood, Project Manager, CMV Action.
Programme
10 am Cytomegalovirus and Hearing Impairment Ruth Henderson
11.50 am CMV Action: our work and the support we offer Sharon Wood
12 noon Discussion
12.20 pm Any questions or thoughts
12.30 pm Evaluations and close