Get Ready for Sepsis Awareness Month

Infections put you and your loved ones at risk for sepsis

Get Ready, September is Sepsis Awareness Month: Learn How You Can Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones from Sepsis

Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection, including COVID-19, can lead to sepsis. Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection and is a life-threatening medical emergency. If you or your loved one has an infection that's not getting better or is getting worse, ACT FAST. Get medical care IMMEDIATELY.

Most cases of sepsis start before a patient goes to the hospital. Most people who develop sepsis have at least one underlying medical condition, such as chronic lung disease or a weakened immune system. Nearly a quarter to a third of people with sepsis had a healthcare visit in the week before they were hospitalized. September is Sepsis Awareness Month and CDC encourages patients and healthcare professionals to get ready by sharing Get Ahead of Sepsis resources and to learn how to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their patients from sepsis.

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Patients and families: Download and share CDC’s FREE patient education materials with your friends and loved ones to learn how to prevent infections, be alert to the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and act fast if sepsis is suspected. Share sepsis graphics on social media to educate friends and loved ones about sepsis using the hashtag #SAM2023. Are your children back to school? Talk to your child’s healthcare professional and school nurse about steps you can take to prevent infections that can lead to sepsis. Some steps include taking good care of chronic conditions and getting recommended vaccines. Healthcare professionals: Download and share CDC’s FREE healthcare professional education materials with your colleagues to educate them about how to recognize signs and symptoms of worsening infection and sepsis, how to get ahead of sepsis, and what to do if they suspect sepsis. Educate your patients and their families about:   o  Preventing infections   o  Keeping cuts clean and covered until healed   o  Managing chronic conditions   o  Recognizing early signs and symptoms of worsening infection and sepsis   o  Seeking immediate care if signs and symptoms are present This Sepsis Awareness Month, spread the word about sepsis—you can help save lives.

Be sure to follow official CDC social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay tuned for more information about Sepsis Awareness Month 2023 using the hashtag #SAM2023.

	Get ready for Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection and is a life-threatening medical emergency. Order and share CDC's FREE materials to learn how you and your loved ones can get ahead of #sepsis https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/education/patient-resources.html #SAM2023

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