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Critical Congenital Heart Disease

Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening

Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD), involve types of heart defects that lead to low levels of oxygen in a newborn. This screening is important because some babies born with CCHD appear healthy at first but will need surgery or other procedures in the first year of life.

In the U.S. about 7,200 babies are born every year with a critical congenital heart defects. Undiagnosed babies are at risk of having serious complications within the first few days or weeks of life and often require emergency care.

CMV (Cytomegalovirus)

CMV is a virus that can infect people of all ages, and most people have no symptoms. When a baby is born with CMV infection, it is called congenital CMV. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. About one in five babies with congenital CMV infection will have long-term health problems. Screening for CMV in certain newborns is required by law.

Community Partners

This page has information and resources for partners who work on lead poisoning. This includes home visitors, partners funded to provide community-based lead poisoning prevention programs, and people who serve on the Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Board.

Provider Guidance for Blood Lead Testing

In-Office Blood Lead Testing

At a glance

  • A blood lead test is the only way to find out if a child has lead poisoning.
  • A child with lead poisoning may not have visible signs or symptoms.
  • Parents can talk to their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood lead test if their child may have been exposed.

New Blood Lead Testing Guidelines

Follow Maine CDC guidelines and test all children for lead poisoning at 1 and 2 years of age.

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