Doctors Warn of Rare Syndrome

The Alabama Department of Public Health recently confirmed it sent a public health alert to doctors about a rare illness children might face after having coronavirus.

Today, the alabama department of public health confirmed it sent a public health alert to doctors about a rare illness children might face after having coronavirus.

It's called multi-system inflammatory syndrome.

Waay 31's sydney martin is live at huntsville city hall after working to learn more about the syndrome from the state.

Dr karen landers talked about the syndrome here at city hall today.

She said no kids in the state of alabama have it at this time.

Landers told me the syndrome is very rare and there is still research being done into it.

There are currently more than 200 cases across the country.

Symptoms include a consistent fever, rash and can progress into a state of shock.

Landers told me she suggests any parent whose child's diagnosed with coronavirus keep in close contact with their family doctor or pediatrician.

She explained the earlier doctors are made aware of the symptoms the easier it is to manage and make sure the child gets well.

"you want to intervene early and provide the management early.

This type of management is generally done in facilities that have dedicated pediatric wards."

Landers also stressed y how important it is for parents to continue to have routine pediatric care for their children and to make sure their kids get vaccinated and said doctors have practices in place to keep children safe for these visits.

Live in huntsville sm waay 31 news.

The centers for disease control issued an alert for doctors to report any suspected cases to public health authorities.

There is still limited information regarding the risks and treatment of this new syndrome.