DOHMH Advisory #16: Updated Reporting Requirements for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

DOWNLOAD ADVISORY

May 18, 2020

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has issued a health advisory with updated reporting requirements for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 (Formerly Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome).

• Maintain vigilance for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and refer patients to specialty care promptly, including to critical care if warranted.

• Immediately report cases of possible MIS-C to the New York City Health Department’s Provider Access Line: 866-692-3641.

Please refer to Health Advisory #16 for additional information.

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Additional Links:

• DOHMH Health Alert Network (HAN)