"Rising MIS-C Cases Among Unvaccinated Children in 2023: CDC Reports"

A report on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) in the United States in 2023 shows a decrease in incidence compared to earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, but a recent relative increase in cases following a period of increased COVID-19 activity. Most MIS-C cases occurred in unvaccinated children, with some vaccinated children likely experiencing waned immunity at the time of illness. The report emphasizes the importance of ongoing surveillance for MIS-C and highlights the significance of COVID-19 vaccination in preventing this condition.