COVID-19 Information

Parents should keep their children home if they have signs and symptoms of illness, such as a fever greater than 100°F. They may return to school if they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19

CDC is investigating multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, a rare but serious complication associated with COVID-19.

What to do if you think your child is sick with MIS-C

Contact your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic right away if your child is showing symptoms of MIS-C:

Fever
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Neck pain
Rash
Bloodshot eyes
Feeling extra tired

Be aware that not all children will have all the same symptoms.

Seek emergency care right away if your child is showing any of these emergency warning signs of MIS-C or other concerning signs:

Trouble breathing
Pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face
Severe abdominal pain

For more information on MIS-C visit: https://www.cdc.gov/mis-c/

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Links to Information on COVID-19

Texas Department of State Health Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC

The White House

World Health Organization-WHO