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World Sepsis Day: prevention saves lives

September 14, 2023

Following on from World Sepsis Day on Wednesday, throughout the week we  have been sharing useful information and resources around sepsis. World Sepsis Day aims to remind people of the detrimental impact sepsis can have as it is one the top causes of preventable deaths worldwide.

Prevention is better than a cure – there are many actions which can be taken to try and prevent sepsis. These include:

  • Staying up to date with all your vaccinations
  • Clean water
  • Hand hygiene
  • Safe childbirth
  • Preventing hospital acquired infections