For the last seven years, Get Ahead of Sepsis has encouraged patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to know the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and act fast if they suspect sepsis during Sepsis Awareness Month and year-round. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Some people are at higher risk, including children younger than one. Most sepsis cases in children and young adults start before they go to the hospital. Most minor injuries and illnesses—such as cuts, scrapes, and colds—get better on their own. However, sometimes cuts and scrapes get infected,
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