2021 Australian campaign raises sepsis awareness, targeting 55,000 annual cases and 8,000 deaths.

A new campaign in Australia aims to raise awareness of sepsis, a potentially deadly condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection. At least 55,000 people develop sepsis each year, with more than 8,000 dying from sepsis-related complications. The campaign encourages people to ask healthcare workers, "Could it be sepsis?" if they or a loved one show signs and symptoms.

April 09, 2024
10 Articles