Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Texas
The following data is based on confirmed cases of MIS-C that have been reported to DSHS. Data is updated every month. All data is preliminary and subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Visit CDC’s website for a summary of health department-reported cases of MIS-C in the United States.
See our Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) page for general information about the condition and case reporting in Texas.
Note: The increase in MIS-C cases from the last data update reflects a backlog of previously unreported cases from 2020 and 2021. MIS-C cases are typically reported through voluntary reporting, and delayed or incomplete reporting may be due to resource constraints at healthcare facilities and local health entities. DSHS carefully reviews all MIS-C data reported to the department to confirm each patient meets CDC case definition.
Reported MIS-C Cases in Texas, Data Last Updated: 11/01/22
| Public Health Region | Number of Cases | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Panhandle) | 12 | 2% |
| 2/3 (North Texas) | 161 | 24% |
| 4/5N (East Texas) | 33 | 5% |
| 6/5S (Southeast Texas) | 261 | 38% |
| 7 (Central Texas) | 82 | 12% |
| 8 (South Texas) | 23 | 3% |
| 9/10 (West Texas) | 5 | 1% |
| 11 (Rio Grande Valley) | 101 | 15% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
| Age | Number of Cases | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year | 17 | 3% |
| 1-4 years | 113 | 17% |
| 5-11 years | 315 | 46% |
| 12-15 years | 152 | 22% |
| 16-20 years | 81 | 12% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Cases | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 337 | 50% |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 145 | 21% |
| Non-Hispanic White | 135 | 20% |
| Asian | 20 | 3% |
| Other* | 15 | 2% |
| Unknown | 26 | 4% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
*Other includes American Indian and Alaskan Native, Multi-race, or Other Race.
| Sex | Number of Cases | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 415 | 61% |
| Female | 263 | 39% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
| Level of Care | Number of Cases** | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalized | 678 | 100% |
| Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit** | 411 | 61% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
**All MIS-C cases (100%) are hospitalized. Cases admitted to the Intensive Care Unit during hospitalization are reported in the table as a subset of all hospitalized cases and should not be added to the number of hospitalized cases.
| Outcome | Number of Cases | Percent of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Discharged | 635 | 94% |
| Died | 7 | 1% |
| Still Admitted/Unknown Outcome | 36 | 5% |
| Total | 678 | 100% |
Notes About the Data:
- Source of the Data: Local health department reports of MIS-C cases to DSHS.
- Data is provisional and subject to change as additional information or updates are available.
- Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
This page is being updated as new information becomes available.