A 21-year-old member asked:
Can you become immune to sepsis?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
No: Many different bacterial, viruses, fungi, etc... Can cause sepsis, an overwhelming infection spread throughout the body. Most of the germs that can cause sepsis are not vaccine-preventable.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Christakisanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Depends...: There are 2 vaccines given in infancy, which can greatly decrease an infant's risk of sepsis due to 1) pneumococcus and 2) hemophilus inf type b bacteria. Make sure your baby gets these vaccines, and gets them on time. The last cases i saw of these types of sepsis were during my hospital training, as the vaccines were being introduced to the public, many years ago! the bacteria are still out there.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 28, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.