A rare and severe condition associated with Covid-19 is MIS-C (Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children). This condition can cause “different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. We do not yet know what causes MIS-C. However, we know that many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19, or had been around someone with COVID-19. MIS-C can be serious, even deadly, but most children who were diagnosed with this condition have gotten better with medical care.”
– CDC (Español)
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What to do if you think your child is sick with MIS-C
Contact your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic right away if your child is showing symptoms of MIS-C:
Ongoing fever PLUS more than one of the following:
- Stomach pain
- Bloodshot eyes
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (signs of low blood pressure)
- Skin rash
- Vomiting
Be aware that not all children will have all the same symptoms.
How to Recognize: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Qué hacer si cree que su hijo tiene MIS-C
Contacte al médico, enfermero o clínica de su hijo de inmediato si su hijo presenta síntomas de MIS-C:
Fiebre en curso y MÁS de uno de los siguientes síntomas:
- Dolor estomacal
- Ojos inyectados de sangre
- Diarrea
- Mareos o sensación de desmayo (signos de presión arterial baja)
- Sarpullido
- Vómitos
Tenga en cuenta que no todos los niños tendrán los mismos síntomas.
Cómo reconocer: el síndrome infamatorio multisistémico en niños (MIS-C)
CDC Data
Find More Here: CDC Covid Data Tracker
MIS-C Patients By Age Group MIS-C Patients by Race & Ethnicity MIS-C Patients By Sex Reported MIS-C Case Ranges by Jurisdiction, on or before Nov 30, 2021
References & Resources
- Washington State Department of Health News Release (Español) / Monthly Update
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) MIS-C (Español) / Data Tracker
- HealthyChildren.org by the American Academy of Pediatrics (Español)