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Supporting National Sepsis Day to Boost Awareness and Save Lives

The Senate supports designating September 13 as National Sepsis Day. This aims to raise public awareness about sepsis—a severe, often fatal response to infection—and emphasize the importance of early detection. Increased knowledge helps citizens and families recognize symptoms quickly, which is vital for preventing death and disability.
Key points
Raising public awareness about sepsis, a condition that is a leading cause of death and disability, killing 270,000 people annually in the US.
Highlighting that most sepsis fatalities are preventable if the condition is recognized and treated early.
Encouraging health experts and facilities to study and implement life-saving protocols for rapid sepsis identification and treatment.
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Print number: 118_SRES_340
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2023-09-13