symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in adults and children and can look like other common illnesses, like colds, strep throat, influenza, or allergies.
For more information about influenza, visit Influenza Information for Health Professionals and The Difference Between Flu and COVID-19.Children with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Additionally, some children may develop the rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19 called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
For more information, visit Pediatric Healthcare Providers.Mitigation strategies should be layered, using many at the same time, to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.