14/09/2026
π£ Yesterday was World Sepsis Day - and this is the post every parent should read.
Sepsis in children can move FAST. Know the signs, trust your instincts. You know your child best. β€οΈ
π¨ RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR:
π« Very fast breathing, or it looks like hard work. Grunting babies or tummy sucking in under the ribs.
β‘ A fit
π¨ Skin, lips or tongue look blue, grey, pale or blotchy. On black or brown skin, check the palms and soles of the feet
π©Έ A rash that does not fade when you press it (glass test)
π‘οΈ A persistently high (>38c) or low (