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Coronavirus pandemic: Los Angeles County sees uptick in MIS-C cases, even as COVID hospitalizations decline

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Amid a decline in coronavirus hospitalizations in Los Angeles County, health officials are turning their attention to how COVID-19 is affecting children.

As schools move closer to reopening for in-person instruction, there are now 100 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a serious condition linked to coronavirus.

That number marks a 77% increase in MIS-C cases over the past month. Officials suspect it is connected to a surge prompted by holiday activity.

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said campuses could reopen by April 9, depending on vaccine availability.

Starting Monday, California will allocate about 10% of first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to teachers and support staff, officials said.

MORE: Simi Valley teen dies of MIS-C, rare illness linked to COVID

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California doctors see uptick in rare, serious condition in children tied to COVID-19

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After an increase in COVID-19 cases in early January, doctors are now seeing an increase in another condition in children. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, or MIS-C, causes different parts of the body to be inflamed. New data shows there are 302 reported cases of MIS-C statewide. That’s up from 176 cases in January and 157 in December.“There have been reports of children dying from it. There have been reports of children having to have their arms or legs amputated and it can affect the heart very severely,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.RELATED | COVID-19 in California: Maps, tiers, vaccine info and everything else you need to knowIn August, KCRA 3 shared Maeson Howard’s story. The otherwise healthy 10-year-old was admitted to the hospital for what doctors thought was MIS-C. “Quickly, he was showing multiple symptoms for something, obviously, really bad, and immediately you start thinking about COVID-19,” Maeson’s father Corley Howard said at the time.Howard said the little boy had a fever and was vomiting with diarrhea.Those are just some of the symptoms doctors say parents should watch out for. Other things like abdominal and or neck pain, a rash, bloodshot eyes or feeling tired are also possible signs of the condition.“These children are admitted to the hospital. They are very sick. Fortunately, almost all of them get better. They respond very well to the treatment,” Blumberg said.MORE | CDC Data: MIS-C in the United StatesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctors are seeing most cases in children 3 to 12 years old. Fifty-eight percent of the cases were boys. Thirty-seven percent of the reported cases are Hispanic children.“We think it might have to do with increased risk of infection because many of these families are essential workers and so they might be getting having increased risk of exposure,” Blumberg said.Research shows nearly all of the children who had MIS-C tested positive for COVID-19. The others had been around someone with the virus.“So what this reflects then is the surge that we had in January and then we’re seeing the results of that now,” Blumberg said.Doctors advise parents to protect children by following the guidance to prevent getting COVID-19 — things like hand washing, physical distancing and wearing a mask.The CDC says MIS-C is a new syndrome, and many questions remain about why some children and adolescents develop it after a COVID-19 illness or contact with someone with COVID-19, while others do not.

DAVIS, Calif. —

After an increase in COVID-19 cases in early January, doctors are now seeing an increase in another condition in children.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, or MIS-C, causes different parts of the body to be inflamed. New data shows there are 302 reported cases of MIS-C statewide. That’s up from 176 cases in January and 157 in December.

“There have been reports of children dying from it. There have been reports of children having to have their arms or legs amputated and it can affect the heart very severely,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

RELATED | COVID-19 in California: Maps, tiers, vaccine info and everything else you need to know

In August, KCRA 3 shared Maeson Howard’s story. The otherwise healthy 10-year-old was admitted to the hospital for what doctors thought was MIS-C.

“Quickly, he was showing multiple symptoms for something, obviously, really bad, and immediately you start thinking about COVID-19,” Maeson’s father Corley Howard said at the time.

Howard said the little boy had a fever and was vomiting with diarrhea.

Those are just some of the symptoms doctors say parents should watch out for. Other things like abdominal and or neck pain, a rash, bloodshot eyes or feeling tired are also possible signs of the condition.

“These children are admitted to the hospital. They are very sick. Fortunately, almost all of them get better. They respond very well to the treatment,” Blumberg said.

MORE | CDC Data: MIS-C in the United States

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctors are seeing most cases in children 3 to 12 years old. Fifty-eight percent of the cases were boys. Thirty-seven percent of the reported cases are Hispanic children.

“We think it might have to do with increased risk of infection because many of these families are essential workers and so they might be getting [or] having increased risk of exposure,” Blumberg said.

Research shows nearly all of the children who had MIS-C tested positive for COVID-19. The others had been around someone with the virus.

“So what this reflects then is the surge that we had in January and then we’re seeing the results of that now,” Blumberg said.

Doctors advise parents to protect children by following the guidance to prevent getting COVID-19 — things like hand washing, physical distancing and wearing a mask.

The CDC says MIS-C is a new syndrome, and many questions remain about why some children and adolescents develop it after a COVID-19 illness or contact with someone with COVID-19, while others do not.

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South Carolina teen dies from COVID-19-related condition, MIS-C, that affects teens, children, DHEC says

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PEDIATRICIANS ARE SHARING WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MISS SEE DHEC TODAY ANNOUNCED ONE ADDITIONAL CASE IN A CHILD UNDER AGE 10 IN THE UPSTATE THAT BRINGS THE TOTAL TO THREE CASES IN THE UPSTATE AND FIVE TOTAL CASES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, MISSISSIPPI OR MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN CAUSES DECREASED BLOOD FLOW TO VITAL ORGANS LIKE THE HEART KIDNEYS AND BRAIN DOCTORS AT PARKSIDE PEDIATRICS, WHICH HAS OFFICES AROUND THE UPSTATE SE. MISSY IS THOUGHT TO BE AN INFLAMMATORY REACTION. HAPPENS TWO TO FOUR WEEKS AFTER A COVID-19 INFECTION. MY MESSAGE TO PARENTS WHO MAY BE WORRIED ABOUT IN MY –. HE IS THAT IT’S EXTREMELY EXCEEDINGLY RARE, BUT IT CAN BE A SERIOUS CONDITION. AND SO THERE ARE SOME THINGS TO WATCH FOR. DR. RACHEL SIGN SAYS IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS THAT YOU SEE THERE ON YOUR SCREEN. THEY SHOULD BE EVALUATED AND IF YOUR CHILD IS HAVING TROUBLE BREATHING HAS A BLUISH TINT TO THEIR LIPS OR FACE OR CANNOT BE WOKEN UP EASILY. YOU SHOULD CALL 911. DR. SIGN SAYS THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT YOUR CHILDREN FROM DEVELOPING THIS C IS TO TAKE STEPS TO AVOID GETTING THE CORONAVIRUS INCLUDING SOCIAL DISTANCING WEARING A MASK AND RE

South Carolina teen dies from COVID-19-related condition, MIS-C, that affects teens, children, DHEC says

The 17-year-old in the Upstate region died from MIS-C on Jan. 27.

An Upstate teenager died this week from Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition associated with COVID-19, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).This is the first death in the state related to MIS-C reported to DHEC. The 17-year-old in the Upstate region died from MIS-C on Jan. 27, DHEC said. To protect the privacy of the child and the family, no other information will be disclosed.“It’s heartbreaking to have to report the death of such a young person. Our condolences go out to the family and to the many families that have suffered loss related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist.At least 42 cases of MIS-C have been reported among children in South Carolina. MIS-C is a rare health condition that occurs in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19 or been in contact with someone infected with the virus. “With the number of cases of COVID-19 we’re seeing in our state, we must be prepared for the unfortunate possibility of more children being affected by MIS-C,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Interim Public Health Director. “We continue to remind South Carolinians that COVID-19 is spreading in our communities at a high rate and it is vital that we all take the steps we know to protect us all from this deadly disease: wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from others, wash your hands frequently, and avoid crowds. And when your time comes, get vaccinated.”“These simple actions are how we protect ourselves and others, including our children,” Traxler said.On July 12, 2020, South Carolina announced its first confirmed cases of MIS-C associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is a reportable condition to DHEC. Symptoms of MIS-C include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes and feeling tired. The vast majority of children with MIS-C recover, DHEC said. Important Information for Parents and CaregiversDHEC recommends parents and caregivers learn and watch for the signs for MIS-C in their children. Emergency warning signs of MIS-C include trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face and severe stomach pain. For more information about MIS-C, click here.

GREENVILLE, S.C. —

An Upstate teenager died this week from Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition associated with COVID-19, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

This is the first death in the state related to MIS-C reported to DHEC.

The 17-year-old in the Upstate region died from MIS-C on Jan. 27, DHEC said.

To protect the privacy of the child and the family, no other information will be disclosed.

“It’s heartbreaking to have to report the death of such a young person. Our condolences go out to the family and to the many families that have suffered loss related to COVID-19,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist.

At least 42 cases of MIS-C have been reported among children in South Carolina. MIS-C is a rare health condition that occurs in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19 or been in contact with someone infected with the virus.

“With the number of cases of COVID-19 we’re seeing in our state, we must be prepared for the unfortunate possibility of more children being affected by MIS-C,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Interim Public Health Director. “We continue to remind South Carolinians that COVID-19 is spreading in our communities at a high rate and it is vital that we all take the steps we know to protect us all from this deadly disease: wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from others, wash your hands frequently, and avoid crowds. And when your time comes, get vaccinated.”

“These simple actions are how we protect ourselves and others, including our children,” Traxler said.

On July 12, 2020, South Carolina announced its first confirmed cases of MIS-C associated with COVID-19.

MIS-C is a reportable condition to DHEC. Symptoms of MIS-C include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes and feeling tired. The vast majority of children with MIS-C recover, DHEC said.

Important Information for Parents and Caregivers
DHEC recommends parents and caregivers learn and watch for the signs for MIS-C in their children. Emergency warning signs of MIS-C include trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face and severe stomach pain. For more information about MIS-C, click here.

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