Sepsis is a medical emergency.

When you know the signs of sepsis, you're better prepared to act.

Early recognition and prompt treatment can make all the difference.

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After a colostomy and subsequent surgery, Leslie developed sepsis and a severe delirium called toxic metabolic encephalopathy while on a ventilator, leaving her with little memory of weeks in the hospital.

Read Leslie's full story here: https://loom.ly/-ZB3p7U

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Every sepsis journey is different, but many survivors and families share one thing in common: they left with questions.

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• Pregnant individuals

• Those with immunodeficiencies

• Malnourished individuals

If you or someone you know falls into any of these categories, watch for sepsis symptoms whenever something doesn’t seem right!

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Michelle’s recovery required months of rehabilitation, and she continues to live with permanent lung damage, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and nightmares.

Read Michelle's full story here: https://loom.ly/FXsVhu0

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Chris was rushed to the hospital with sepsis, spent weeks recovering, underwent emergency heart surgery, and has very little memory of that time. Thankfully, antibiotics and his medical team saved his life.

Read Chris' full story here: https://loom.ly/xzG69Nk

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As a septic shock survivor, I get my vaccines as recommended by my own doctors, and always will. 🥰 My entire family goes this time of year.

It was doctors, after all, who saved me from septic shock. ♥️ #sepsis #sepsissurvivor #infectionprevention #vaccines @sepsisalliance.bsky.social

In 2020, what Zsu thought was the flu became septic shock in just three days. She spent four days in a medically induced coma, ten days in the ICU, and weeks in the hospital fighting for her life.

Read Zsu's full story here: https://loom.ly/ygurO_c

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