Signs and Symptoms of MIS-C

Although not explicitly reportable in Alabama, 108 cases of MIS-C have been reported as of August 30, 2021. No MIS-C related deaths have been reported in Alabama.

Please be on the lookout for the following signs and symptoms and call your child’s doctor or go to an emergency room for evaluation if you think your child might be developing this potentially life-threatening syndrome.
  • Fever that lasts 24 hours or longer
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain in the stomach
  • Skin rash
  • Feeling unusually tired
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Rapid breathing
  • Red eyes
  • Redness or swelling of the lips and tongue
  • Redness or swelling of the hands or feet
  • Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Enlarged lymph nodes