Post COVID complication among children worries pediatricians

The spread of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) has raised concerns among pediatricians. Children manifest this syndrome which usually involves multi-organ about four to six weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Health experts say that MIS-C happens due to an antigen produced by the body to fight the COVID-19 infection. The lower number of Covid-19 tests conducted on children is the reason for the late detection of post-Covid complications among them.
The community medicine department of Thiruvananthapuram Medical college hospital reports that 56% of children contracted infections from family members. While not all MIS-C cases are not fatal, it is worrisome because of the involvement of the heart, liver, and kidneys. Apart from India, a high number of MIS-C cases have been reported in other countries after their COVID-19 peaks. Pediatricians are now scared about getting more MIS-C cases once the peak in India is over.
Another post-Covid complication among children is the Kawasaki Disease, It is a rare ailment affecting children who show symptoms of high fever, redness of the eyes, rashes, and diarrhea. Doctors are now insisting that a vaccine for children should be developed at the earliest to keep them safe.