MIS-C Signs & Symptoms

This information was reviewed and approved by Pamela L. Zeitlin, MD, MPhil, PhD, Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD (5/26/2020).

Fever – high for seven or more days in an infant or more than four days in older children, with no other reason for the fever
Red, cracked or swollen lips
Rash
Pink or reddish eyes
Swollen lymph nodes – on one side of the neck
Swollen hands and feel
Sharp abdominal pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Respiratory symptoms

When to Call the Doctor about MIS-C?

Call your doctor if your child has a fever (lasting for seven or more days in infants and four or more days in older children). Mention other symptoms your child is experiencing.

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