State senate considers mandatory screening test for a virus in newborns

from WBUR Up Next · host WBUR

Congenital cytomegalovirus is a common viral infection that passes from mother to fetus during pregnancy. It affects about one in 200 babies in the US.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 22, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

State senate considers mandatory screening test for a virus in newborns

0:00 4:31

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of WBUR Up Next?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this WBUR Up Next episode published?

This episode was published on July 22, 2026.

Can I download this WBUR Up Next episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!