🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 In medieval times, people believed the flu was caused by “an ethereal influence of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.” Today, we know better: the flu is caused by a virus, and in some cases, it can lead to serious complications like sepsis. Learn more at SepsisandFlu.org.

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to deepen your understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Revisit sessions from our Sepsis Alliance AMR Conferences to hear from leading experts about the connection between AMR and sepsis. Learn more: SepsisInstitute.org.

After her vacation, Kimberly developed what seemed like a minor skin infection and was prescribed antibiotics. When her condition worsened, she was diagnosed with #MRSA, #pneumonia, and #sepsis, leading to 11 days on a ventilator. Read her story: sepsis.org/faces/kimberly-brown/

It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18 - 24, 2025)! Visit EndSuperbugs.org to learn how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) affects us all, and what you can do to help #EndSuperbugs. Let’s protect the power of antibiotics, for ourselves and future generations.

Sepsis Alliance has been honored with one of the first Top-Rated Awards of 2025 from GreatNonprofits! We are grateful to our advocates for their tireless work to raise #sepsis awareness and save lives. Why do charity ratings matter? Learn more: https://loom.ly/AOUPj3g#sepsis

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 People with the flu can spread the virus before they even feel sick. While most recover in a few days, the flu can lead to serious complications like #sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency. Learn more about the flu and sepsis at SepsisandFlu.org.

On GivingTuesday, join Sepsis Alliance leadership for a brief presentation on 2025 achievements and what’s in store for 2026. We want to hear from you, so plan to actively participate to share your big ideas with us! Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4 pm ET https://sepsisalliance.info/careholder2025

The Sepsis Spectrum is back for a second season! Starting next week, we'll dive into sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome. Visit SepsisPodcast.org and subscribe now to not miss a moment!

Emergencies can raise infection & #sepsis risks are you prepared? Join us 11/17 for Stay Ready, Stay Healthy to learn how to protect yourself & your community. 🗓️ 2 PM ET | 11 AM PT Learn more: SepsisConnect.org #EmergencyPreparedness #InfectionPrevention #SepsisAwareness

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 Three types of influenza viruses affect humans. Learn more about sepsis and the flu at SepsisandFlu.org. #flufactfriday #flufacts #influenza #sepsis #healtheducation

Sepsis Alliance Symposium: Healthcare-Associated Infections 2025 December 11, 2025 12:00 pm – 4:15 pm ET / 9:00 am – 1:15 pm PT Free, Virtual, CME/CE-Accredited Event Register now at sepsisalliance.info/hai2025

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 Even if you're young, strong, and healthy, the flu can still knock you down! Influenza can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, dehydration, and even sepsis, a life-threatening condition. Learn more about the flu and sepsis at SepsisandFlu.org.

Join us for the next Sepsis Alliance Advocacy Training. Hear from Sepsis Survivors as they share their experiences from Sepsis Alliance’s Hill Day & learn how you can take action. 10/30/25 - 12pm ET/9am PT Register at: https://sepsisalliance.info/oct2025

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

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

Ready to be a superhero? This Sepsis Awareness Month, we’re moving for a cause — and we want YOU on our team! Sign up, suit up, and let’s make some noise: SepsisSuperheroes.org #SepsisSuperhero #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisAwareness #SuperheroChallenge #SepsisAlliance #ItsAboutTIME

⭐ Sepsis Awareness Month is almost here! ⭐ Every gift powers lifesaving awareness campaigns, education and training for healthcare professionals, and critical policy and innovation to save more lives and limbs. Will you join us? Learn more and give today: https://loom.ly/Puwlc8U

Tia was in so much pain she needed a wheelchair to enter the ER, where labs revealed a dangerously high white blood cell count. Despite this, she was sent home. By the next day, she was back, barely coherent and in septic shock. Read Tia's story here: https://loom.ly/_VIt5b8

There's still time to register for the 9th Annual Sepsis Superhero Challenge! Every mile & every dollar raised supports Sepsis Alliance’s life-saving awareness programs. Sign up today at SepsisSuperheroes.org #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SuperheroChallenge #SepsisAlliance #ItsAboutTIME

🎉 Big news in sepsis education! Sepsis Alliance Institute is now ACCME-accredited, expanding our reach to offer CME credits! This year's Sepsis Alliance Summit will be the first CME-accredited event. 🙌 Register for Sepsis Alliance Summit at SepsisSummit.org! Learn more at SepsisCME.org.

Lisa became violently ill with a fever reaching 105°F. She was rushed to the ER and diagnosed with #sepsis. Though doctors never identified the exact source, they suspected #colitis. Read Lisa's full story at https://www.sepsis.org/faces/lisa-harmon/#sepsis

Covering everything from missed warning signs in high-risk patients to the lasting trauma of broken systems, this episode of The Sepsis Spectrum challenges teams to confront the full picture of sepsis care. Learn more at SepsisPodcast.org. #Sepsis #FreeCNE #SepsisAwareness #Nursing

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Infection prevention is sepsis prevention™. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps reduce your risk of infection and the complications that can follow, including sepsis. Learn more at sepsis.org #SepsisAwareness #VaccinesWork #NIAM

Andie Mae had been sick on and off for over a month. Her bloodwork revealed the truth: elevated white blood cells and dangerously high inflammation markers. Her doctor diagnosed #sepsis, though they couldn’t yet locate the source. Read her full story at: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/andie-mae/#sepsis

Be a hero. Save lives. Have you joined the Sepsis Superhero Challenge? Sign up now: SepsisSuperheroes.org Already signed up? 🙌 Share this image with others to join the fight against sepsis. #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisAwareness #SuperheroChallenge #SepsisAlliance #ItsAboutTIME

Joseph’s sepsis journey began when he woke up with a high fever. He finally called an ambulance. After some tests, Joseph was sent home. The next day, the hospital called and told him to get to the ER asap because he had #sepsis with #MRSA. Read Joseph's full story at https://loom.ly/iZ1_tYE#sepsis

It is World ARDS Day! Did you know sepsis can lead to ARDS? ARDS is a serious condition where fluid in the lungs makes breathing difficult. Recognizing the signs of sepsis and acting quickly is crucial for saving lives. Learn more at Sepsis.org | #Sepsis #ARDS #LungHealth #SepsisAwareness