It continues to be the position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that children two years and older should wear a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth when in public settings where it’s difficult to practice social distancing.
This is an additional public health measure people should take to reduce the spread of COVID – 19 in addition to social distancing, frequent handwashing, and other everyday preventive actions.
However, children’s symptoms may also include cold-like warning signs, such as fever, runny nose, and cough.
MIS-C has been described as inflammation (swelling) across multiple body systems potentially including the
• heart, lungs, and kidneys
• brain
• skin
• eyes
• gastrointestinal organs
Signs and symptoms of MIS-C include fever and various symptoms such as
• abdominal and neck pain
• vomiting and diarrhea
• rash
• feeling tired
It is important to keep in mind not all children will have the same symptoms.
If your child is showing any emergency warning signs such as trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusions, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face, severe abdominal pain, or other concerning signs, seek emergency care right away.
