Sepsis Survivor Week

As many as 60% of sepsis survivors are left not only with physical challenges but mental and emotional challenges too. 

During Sepsis Survivor Week we partner with sepsis survivors to honor their experience by sharing their individual stories of survival and bringing awareness to the unseen mental, emotional, and physical challenges many survivors face every day.

Sepsis Survivor Week is an annual observance that takes place the 2nd week of February. In 2024, it will be observed from February 11th to February 17th.

This year, we also want to honor the caregivers, providing support while their loved one recovers from sepsis.

We prepared these shareable resources to help you honor sepsis survivors and spread awareness of the challenges they face. Will you join us?

Are you a healthcare professional looking for courses around sepsis survivorship? Find courses and discussions in Sepsis Alliance Institute. Click here.

You can also make a gift to support Sepsis Alliance resources by clicking here.

 

 


Get the facts

Make sure you have all the facts about sepsis survivors. To download our 2023 Life After Sepsis fact sheet, click here.

Life After Sepsis Information Guide

To download this easy-to-print guide about what to expect after surviving sepsis, click here.

Life After Sepsis Trifold

To download a printable version of this helpful trifold about life after sepsis, click here.

To download a version for viewing online, click here.

To learn more and find resources for sepsis survivors, click here.

 

Infographics to Share

Spread the word – #SepsisSurvivor

Click here to access downloadable infographics, like the ones below, to share with your social media community. Remember to hashtag #SepsisSurvivor and tag @SepsisAlliance.

       

       

**Please see below for usage regulations

Download the Sepsis Survivor Week Poster

Thank you to everyone who provided photos for our Sepsis Survivor Week poster in 2021! Click below to download, print, and share.

 

Download the poster – 11″ x 17″ – click here

 

**Please see below for usage regulations

Life After Sepsis Videos

 

Interested in more videos featuring sepsis survivors? Check out Sepsis Alliance’s YouTube channel by clicking here.

Caregiver Information

When your loved one becomes ill with sepsis, it can be a scary time – one that most people aren’t prepared for. You may not know what sepsis is or how to help your loved one.

Download our guide, When a Loved One Has Sepsis: A Caregiver’s Guide, for more information about navigating this difficult time.

To download the guide, click here

 

 

 

 

Read Survivor Stories

Kathy R.

Survivor

I was admitted to the hospital for a laparoscopic appendectomy and partial colectomy on Nov. 4, 2021. (Sepsis and Surgery) I live alone in VA so my best friend from NY came to stay with me. She packed for 7-10 days. I was released on the 4th and the next day exhibited symptoms such as black and blue marks down my thigh, headache and pain. Luckily, my friend noticed I was getting worse, not better and on the 7th called 911. This is where my memory stopped. I was rushed to the hospital and the doctors told my friend my ... Read Full Story

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Morgan Semko

Survivor, Survivor

In November 2020, during the height of COVID, I began to get sick. I was experiencing many of the same symptoms that are associated with COVID, sore throat, body aches, high fever, nausea. I was seen at a local urgent care who was aware of my underlying illnesses, and I was only tested for COVID and sent home. This process repeated 3 times over the course of two weeks. I finally ended up in the emergency room when I began to have difficulty breathing and severe pain in my neck. During my time at the emergency room an X-ray was ... Read Full Story

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Jay Venom

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

I was at the severe sepsis stage when I was hospitalized, I wasn’t aware I had sepsis. I ignored the symptoms and thought it was a mild case of food poisoning. As days went by my symptoms worsened. I’m so grateful everyday for allowing me to beat this, and I,m so glad I was able to find Sepsis Alliance online! I became more educated about what sepsis is more than I was when I was inpatient. Now I don’t feel alone knowing there are other survivors like me. Read Full Story

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Mason D.

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

At 5 weeks old Mason got pneumonia and then developed sepsis. He spent 3 weeks in Children’s Hospital requiring a blood transfusion, breathing tube, feeding tube, and a central line. He miraculously pulled through and was released on day 22. He is now 7 and thriving! (Sepsis and Pneumonia, Sepsis and Children) Read Full Story

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Bianca M.

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

It was February 27, 2021. My mother rushed me to the hospital after I complained about my fever for 7 days and severe headaches for 8 days. I after numerous testing, a lumbar puncture and evaluations, I was diagnosed with hydronephrosis, sepsis and intracranial hypertension. I was in the hospital for 11 days. I am now on the road to recovery. I still sepsis symptoms but am following up with infectious disease to learn more about sepsis and recover. Read Full Story

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Usage Regulations

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