Preparing for an appointment

If your child shows any emergency warning signs of MIS-C or is severely sick with other signs and symptoms, take your child to the nearest emergency department or call 911 or your local emergency number. Remember to wear a mask to protect yourself and others.

If your child's symptoms are not severe, contact your child's pediatrician or other health care professional. He or she may want to assess your child or refer you immediately to an infectious disease specialist.

Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment.

What you can do

When you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance. Make a list of:

• Your child's symptoms, including when they started
• Key personal information, including major stresses, recent life changes and family medical history
• All medications, vitamins or other supplements your child takes, including the dosages
• Any group activities your child recently participated in, including the dates
• Questions to ask the doctor

What to expect from your doctor

vYour doctor is likely to ask you — and your child, depending on his or her age — several questions, such as:

• When did the symptoms begin?
• How severe are the symptoms?
• Has your child been tested for COVID-19?
• Has your child been exposed to anyone who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus?
• Does your child go to school?
• Has your child been involved in any recent group activities, such as sports?
• Who has your child been in close contact with recently?

Preparing for the appointment can help ensure that you have time to get all of your questions answered and learn what the next steps are and why they're important.