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Did you know that getting vaccinated decreases your chances of getting sepsis? Sepsis is your body’s overreaction to an infection and often results in death.
Getting vaccinated not only protects you, but it can also help keep your family healthy.
Taking a few minutes out of your day to get vaccinated can help you enjoy your life for years to come.
Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect yourself from infections, and infection prevention is sepsis prevention. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when your body has a severe response to an infection. Getting vaccinated builds your body’s natural defenses, significantly lowering your risk of infection that can lead to sepsis and its potentially deadly consequences.
For example, polio was once a feared disease in the United States, but widespread vaccination has mostly eliminated it. In the 1950s and 1960s, effective polio vaccines significantly reduced the number of polio cases. Although the U.S. has been polio-free since 1979, ongoing vaccination efforts are still important to prevent the disease’s return and protect public health.
Sepsis Alliance provides resources explaining the link between infections and sepsis, and how vaccinations like the flu shot can lower your risk. Explore our fact sheets, videos, and guides to understand the power of vaccines in sepsis prevention and protect your health.
This resource was developed with funding from GSK’s COiMMUNITY grant initiative and executed independently without GSK oversight.
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