Do you know the warning signs of deadly sepsis?

EW
Updated August 16 2019 - 10:13am, first published 10:09am
Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.
Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

AROUND 18,000 Australians are treated in hospital, many in intensive care, each year suffering from life-threatening sepsi. At least 5000 die, yet few people have heard of the condition.

EW

Eileen Wood

Senior Journalist

I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805

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