Sepsis Awareness, Prevention & Recovery
Sepsis can be prevented!
You can reduce the risk of getting sepsis by practicing the following:
Good hand washing
Good body hygiene
Keep wounds clean
Keep vaccinations up to date
Know the signs and symptoms
Get medical attention if you suspect sepsis
The recovery from sepsis takes time.
Many Sepsis survivors face long-term mental and physical consequences.
Mental
Changes in mood
Depression
Poor concentration
Higher risk of illness
Cardiovascular disease
Dementia
Amputation
Physical
Weakness/fatigue
Difficulty sleeping
Lack of appetite
Engage
You can help spread awareness of Sepsis by:
Signing the World Sepsis Day declaration
Involve Sepsis patient advisors
Hear or share your story of Sepsis through one of the following partners:
Empower
Learn more about how to prevent infections that could lead to Sepsis by visiting the Canadian Sepsis Foundation.
To learn more about sepsis, join us on September 13th (online or in-person) at our event, Transforming the Trajectory of Sepsis.