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COVID-19 & Kids
COVID-19 is the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2.
While much is still unknown about the impact that this virus has on children, and how easily children can spread the virus,
we will work to keep this space updated with evidence-based guidelines as new recommendations are released.
Below, we have compiled the most relevant resources for prehospital providers from the CDC, EMSC, ASPR and other experts.
Multi-Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- MIS-C Factsheet (Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System)
- How to Spot Symptoms of MIS-C (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- COVID-19 in Kids, It’s Not a Small Problem (JEMS)
- MIS-C Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC)
- COVID-19 Clinical Presentation in Children (CDC)
North Carolina Specific Guidelines & Updates
- Latest NCCEP SC2 EMS Protocol – High Consequence Pathogens (Updated 7.1.20)
- Agency Preparedness Checklist (NC State Emergency Response Team)
- North Carolina COVID-19 Information Hub (NC.Gov)
- NCDHHS Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death in North Carolina (Neuse News)
- NC Agency Actions for COVID-19 Exposures (NC State Emergency Response Team)