What every parent needs to know about sepsis

Series : Sepsis

Published : December 2016
Page Length : 2
Format : Flyer A5
Supplier : N/A
Publisher : Public Health England

Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. If a child is unwell with a bug or infection, is rapidly getting worse and the parent is worried that their illness seems different to any previous illness, it could be sepsis. This leaflet can be used to check a child's symptoms and there is information about what to do next. Acting quickly could save a child's life.