PMIS with Dr. Hackenberg – click to listen
The majority of Covid-19 cases in children are mild.
Few children are hospitalized with the highest hospitalization rates in children younger than 1 year and those with underlying chronic conditions.
There is a possible association between Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS) and Covid-19.
Some patients presenting with PMIS are found to have positive SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) PCR tests or are found to have antibodies to the virus. These cases are very infrequent.
Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome presents with:
- A persistent fever (100.4 F or above)
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting
- Rash or changes in skin color
- Trouble breathing
- Listlessness/lethargy or confusion
While PMIS sounds frightening, please be aware that this condition is very rare.
What should you do?
- Continue practicing social distancing
- Wash your hands frequently and encourage your children to do so as well
- When social distancing cannot be avoided, wear a face-mask and have your children do the same, if they are 2 years or older and can do so safely
- Call our office when your child is ill, particularly with a fever
Petra Hackenberg-Bauer, MD