Boston Children's Hospital - update on COVID complications in kids

Understanding the science behind COVID complications in kids

You may have heard the alerts in the news. Health organizations in the U.K. and New York City have warned of an inflammatory syndrome in a small number of children. It appears to be related to COVID-19, and affects multiple organs in the body. Doctors around the world report features of toxic shock syndrome and Kawasaki disease, in which blood vessels, including the coronary arteries, enlarge or form aneurysms. Some children have also developed gastrointestinal symptoms, excessive blood clotting, kidney injury, or inflammation in the heart.

Boston Children’s experts are closely following these reports to help bring families answers about this emerging syndrome. Here’s what you need to know now. »

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