Sepsis Smart

As children head back to school, it's a great time to reinforce healthy habits.

Simple steps such as washing hands regularly and properly caring for cuts and scrapes can help prevent infections. While not all infections can be prevented, reducing the risk of infection is an important part of preventing sepsis.

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Sepsis is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone. Recognizing the signs early and seeking prompt medical care can save lives.

The CDC's campaign provides resources to help you:

• Prevent infections
• Recognize the warning signs of sepsis
• Know when to seek medical care

Explore free fact sheets, patient guides, and provider tools: https://buff.ly/PhSUBlz

Infections can start small, but you can stop them from becoming serious.

Whether it’s a cut, a cold, or post-surgery recovery, knowing how to prevent and respond to infections can save lives.

You can take the simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Read the full guide on: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/5-things-to-know-about-infections

As kids head back to school, it’s a great time to reinforce healthy habits. Good hygiene like handwashing and wound care can help prevent infections that may lead to sepsis.

🔗 https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-sepsis

Traveling this summer? Remember to get recommended vaccines to help prevent infections that could lead to sepsis. Practice good hygiene, such as handwashing and keeping cuts clean and covered until healed.

You can stay Sepsis Smart by knowing the symptoms and seeking care after an infection if you don’t feel improvement.

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Caregivers play a vital role in recovery from sepsis. The Sepsis Alliance’s guide helps families navigate the journey.

🔗 https://www.sepsis.org/education/patients-family/caregivers/

Sepsis is a medical emergency, but it can be confused with other illnesses. Symptoms may include:

• fever, or shivering, or feeling very cold

• extreme tiredness

• confusion

• shortness of breath

• lightheadedness

• unexplained pain

• feeling worse than you've ever felt before

Contact a doctor if you or a loved one has these symptoms and you think it could be sepsis. Learn more at buff.ly/cPrJNJW.

Summer scrapes and bug bites can possibly lead to infection. You can prevent sepsis by keeping wounds clean and watching for signs. Learn more at buff.ly/3ig1pLI.

“It started with a cough — and it just went wild.”

After a routine surgery, Bela Maranhas developed an infection that quickly turned into sepsis. She’s sharing her story to raise awareness and help others recognize the signs early. You can make a difference by knowing what to look for and acting fast.

🔗Read Bela’s story: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-this-sepsis-survivor-nearly-lost-her-life-from-an-infection

Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Pregnant and postpartum women are at higher risk of infection due to changes in their immune system and needing medical procedures during their pregnancy.

The CDC offers a helpful fact sheet for pregnant and postpartum women to understand their risk and take early action if something feels off:

🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/communication-resources/pregnant-postpartum-risk.html