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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare but serious condition that may develop in children and adolescents who have had COVID-19. Since May 2020, 4,404 cases of MIS-C in young people ages 0–20 have been reported to CDC, and 37 young people have died. CDC is monitoring cases of MIS-C across the United States to better understand the signs of the condition. View the data on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker: https://bit.ly/CDTmis-c.

Side effects after getting your COVID-19 vaccine are normal and a sign your body is building protection. They should go away in a few days.

Compared to vaccine side effects, symptoms from COVID-19 can be wider-ranging and more severe. They often last weeks but can sometimes last months. Even
people who did not have COVID-19 symptoms in the days or weeks after they were infected can have symptoms appear later.

COVID-19 vaccines help prevent you from getting COVID- 19, and from severe illness, hospitalization, and death if you do get it. Vaccines are safe, effective, and free!

Get your COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones: vaccines.gov.