New global health warning about, MIS-C, rare inflammatory syndrome in children

 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- On Friday, 24 hours after the CDC issued its own warning, the World Health Organization issued a global health alert about a dangerous inflammatory condition affecting children

"This new syndrome MIS-C is a novel unique syndrome that is not Kawasaki," said Dr. Tara Greenhow, a pediatric infectious disease specialist for Kaiser Permanente in the Bay Area.

"It appears to follow a COVID-19 infection, but why it is occurring in a small subset of children? We do not understand."

 "If you need to go to the ER go, if you need to go to your doctor go and don't be afraid to call and get that advice. We are here for you."

Children are presenting with MISC-C 4 to 6 weeks after peak COVID-19 infection rates. So, doctors say the best thing you can do for your family is to continue following recommendations about social distancing, masks, and hygiene, to avoid contracting COVID-19 in the first place.