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Sepsis Alliance is the leading sepsis organization in the U.S. working to save lives and reduce suffering from sepsis. Learn more at sepsis.org.
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It's International Infection Prevention Week! Sepsis can develop from any infection: bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic. Infection prevention is a powerful first step in reducing the risk of sepsis and saving lives. Learn more: Sepsis.org #InfectionPrevention #SepsisAwareness
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, yet awareness remains low. Now, healthcare professionals can access accredited CME and RN CE credits through Sepsis Alliance Institute. Explore courses today: SepsisInstitute.org.
#ContinuingEducation #SepsisAwareness
Pneumonia isn’t just a bad cough or a chest infection, it can become life-threatening, especially if it leads to sepsis, the body's extreme response to infection.

If you suspect sepsis, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/jlO7rn4.
"I was rehearsing for my tour and I got a bacterial infection," Madonna explained. "One minute, I was alive and dancing around, and the next minute, I was in the [intensive care] unit of a hospital, and I woke up from being unconscious for four days."

Read her sepsis story: https://loom.ly/IM-REUc
Madonna opens up about surviving sepsis: 'It can kill you'
Madonna is opening up about her bout with sepsis in a new episode of the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty.
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Today is World Mental Health Day. Many sepsis survivors face PTSD, anxiety, and depression. At Sepsis Alliance, we honor survivors and emphasize the importance of mental well-being in recovery. You’re not alone. Connect with others at SepsisConnect.org. #WorldMentalHealthDay #Sepsis
Got your flu shot last year? That's great! Do you need another one this year? The answer is YES! The flu virus changes, so a yearly vaccine protects you against the most common strains and serious complications, like sepsis. Don't skip your shot!
SepsisandFlu.org.
🦷 October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Did you know dental infections can lead to sepsis? Regular cleanings and good oral care don’t just protect your smile; they can save your life.

Learn more: https://www.sepsis.org/sepsisand/dental-health/

#DentalHygieneMonth #PreventSepsis
As Sepsis Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who helped make this September impactful.

THANK YOU! 👏 👏

Together, we’re creating a world where fewer lives are lost to sepsis.

Learn more about other ways to get involved at sepsis.org.

#SepsisAwarenessMonth
Catherine began experiencing multiple symptoms, but, without health insurance, she delayed seeking care. On Jan 9, she collapsed at her doctor's office and was rushed to the hospital. Read her story here: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/catherine-benton/
Sepsis survivors & advocates took to Capitol Hill to call for action: fund faster diagnostics, pass the SEPSIS Act & Lulu’s Law, and strengthen hospital protocols. Learn more: https://sepsisalliance.info/hillday25

#SepsisAwareness #SepsisAwarenessMonth
Infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). They can also trigger sepsis.
Test and treat STIs early.
Learn more about sepsis at sepsis.org.
Learn more about STIs from @healthywomenorg.bsky.social at healthwomen.org.
What begins as a gut infection can quickly spiral into sepsis, a life-threatening emergency.

Every year, thousands are hospitalized with C. difficile infections, and too many progress to sepsis.

Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

Learn more about C. diff at Cdiff.org.
After giving birth, Elly felt pain she thought was “normal.” Days later, she was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with septic shock. She spent 14 days in the ICU fighting for her life.

Read Elly's story here: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/elly-v/
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. That’s why we’re shining a light on how Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can lead to sepsis, and what we can all do to stay informed.

Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

Learn more about HG at Hyperemesis.org.
🧠 Did you know? People with liver disease are at higher risk for developing sepsis. Your liver plays a key role in fighting infection. When it's compromised, your body's defenses are too.

Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

Learn more about liver disease at LiverFoundation.org.
On April 17, 2025, Ann went to urgent care for a mild wheeze. Within 48 hrs, she was fighting for her life with sepsis from pneumonia & a UTI. It took hours of self-advocacy before doctors confirmed sepsis. She’s survived it 4 times since age 23.

Read her story: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/ann-h/
The flu isn’t always “just the flu.”

Did you know the flu can be the start of sepsis?

Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

Learn more about the flu at FamiliesFightingFlu.org.

@familiesfightflu.bsky.social

According to the 2025 Sepsis Alliance Awareness Survey, 75% of U.S. adults now recognize the term sepsis. This milestone reflects years of tireless work by survivors, healthcare professionals, advocates, and organizations nationwide.

Read the full report: https://sepsisalliance.info/2025awareness
Did you know a UTI can lead to sepsis? If you or a loved one has a UTI and starts to feel worse, seek medical attention immediately.

Learn more about sepsis at sepsis.org.

Learn more about UTIs from @healthywomenorg.bsky.social at healthywomen.org.
After a routine appendectomy, WNBA player Tiffany Mitchell developed abdominal abscesses that spiraled into sepsis. This Sepsis Awareness Month, she’s urging everyone to know the signs because awareness can be the difference between life & death.

Learn more at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org
In 2005, Liz evacuated during Hurricane Katrina. Stricken with high fever and chills, she was rushed to the hospital. She had pneumonia and sepsis. After 4 days of treatment, she fully recovered. Now Liz advocates for sepsis awareness. Read her story: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/liz-hopkins-ibsen/
More than 20 states have officially declared September as Sepsis Awareness Month! Click the link for details on how to request a proclamation https://www.sepsis.org/get-involved/sepsis-awareness-month/
Already have a proclamation, please email [email protected]. #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisAwareness
September is Sepsis Awareness Month.
Meningococcal meningitis is the most common form of bacterial meningitis in adolescents and young adults, and can lead to sepsis.
Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.
Learn more about meningococcal meningitis at MeningitisPrevention.org.
Kidney stones can block urine flow, trapping bacteria and causing infections that can turn into sepsis.

Learn more about sepsis at SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.

Learn more about kidney stones from the National Kidney Foundation at Kidney.org. @kidney.org
After surviving a serious car accident at the start of the month, Jadeyn was diagnosed with sepsis. What began as mild symptoms quickly became life-threatening. Thanks to the quick action of her medical team Jadeyn survived. https://loom.ly/99D-DjQ