Sepsis Awareness

News - 2 August 2016

Sepsis accounts for 44,000 deaths annually in the United Kingdom, that is more than breast cancer and prostate cancer put together.
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Sepsis is the acute bodily reaction to infection. Symptoms initially present as flu like but can rapidly deteriorate into a life threatening condition.

It is important to know the signs - especially in children. 

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The leaflet below explains how to spot Sepsis in Children - what signs to look out for and advice on getting medical support. 

Sepsis in Children
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