Whilst coronavirus affectschildren it is rarely …...• Red, cracked lips, a tongue that looks...

Whilst coronavirus affects children it is rarely serious; the majority have mild or no symptoms. At present children are much more likely to become seriously unwell from other common childhood illnesses. It is important if you are concerned about your child’s health please seek medical advice. Paediatric Inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has been widely reported in the media. Information about the condition is limited and our knowledge still developing due to the extremely small number of cases. It has occurred in patients who have tested positive and in some cases tested negative for COVID-19. The condition is caused by the body’s response to fighting infection but this response can cause many symptoms due to significant levels of inflammation in multiple parts of the body. Inflammation is the body’s normal response to injury or infection. Cells of the immune system travel to the site of injury or infection and cause inflammation. The condition has been described as similar to other inflammatory conditions such as Kawasaki disease and Toxic Shock Syndrome. Features that have been described include: • Persistent fever for >38.5 o C • Significant abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea • Breathing Difficulties / Persistent Cough • Headache or confusion • Inflammation and redness of the eyes • Swellings of the neck • Red, cracked lips, a tongue that looks like a strawberry • Rashes • Swollen or red hands and feet If your child becomes unwell and you are concerned please seek medical advice. GPs and Hospital Services remain open and have been adapted to keep patients and staff safe and prevent the spread of COVID 19. Overleaf we have included more information explaining some warning signs to be aware of and what you should do if you have concerns about your child.

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Whilst coronavirus affects children it is rarely serious; the majority have mild or no symptoms.

At present children are much more likely to become seriously unwell from other common childhood illnesses. It is important if you are concerned about your child’s health please seek medical advice.

Paediatric Inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has been widely reported in the media. Information about the condition is limited and our knowledge still developing due to the extremely small number of cases.

It has occurred in patients who have tested positive and in some cases tested negative for COVID-19.

The condition is caused by the body’s response to fighting infection but this response can cause many symptoms due to significant levels of inflammation in multiple parts of the body.

Inflammation is the body’s normal response to injury or infection. Cells of the immune system travel to the site of injury or infection and cause inflammation.

The condition has been described as similar to other inflammatory conditions such as Kawasaki disease and Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Features that have been described include:

• Persistent fever for >38.5oC • Significant abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea • Breathing Difficulties / Persistent Cough • Headache or confusion • Inflammation and redness of the eyes • Swellings of the neck • Red, cracked lips, a tongue that looks like a strawberry • Rashes • Swollen or red hands and feet

If your child becomes unwell and you are concerned please seek medical advice. GPs and Hospital Services remain open and have been adapted to keep patients and staff safe and prevent the spread of COVID 19.

Overleaf we have included more information explaining some warning signs to be aware of and what you should do if you have concerns about your child.