Signs and Symptoms of MIS

At a glance

  • Contact a doctor, nurse, or clinic right away if you or your child are showing symptoms of MIS.
  • MIS can be very serious, so it is important to seek medical care as soon as possible.
Young patient and caregiver holding hands in a hospital setting

What to look out for

Children and adults with MIS experience 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

When to seek emergency help

If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
  • Confusion or unusual behavior
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please call a medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility.‎

Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

Resources

Handouts to download or print

"How to Recognize Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)"

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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD)