Get Ahead of Sepsis – Know the Risks. Spot the Signs. Act Fast.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

Get ahead of sepsis. Know the signs. Spot the facts. Act fast.

Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis.

What’s The Problem?

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have – in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere else – triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. It is life-threatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

Each year, at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 Americans die as a result.