Cases of people falling ill with sepsis are increasing yearly.

Recently a girl was taken to A&E after developing a sore throat and a rash.

Three-year-old Harper Aitken died from sepsis shortly after being taken to hospital.

An estimated 37,000 people a year die from sepsis, according to the NHS.

And the number of cases with people developing sepsis is increasing, with around 123,000 a year.

Symptoms of sepsis in adult or older children:

• Confusion, slurred speech, not making sense

• Blue, pale or blotchy skin, lips or tongue

• Rash which doesn’t fade when you roll glass over it

• Difficulty breathing, breathlessness or breathing very fast

Older children or adults may experience a high temperature, fever or low body temperature.

They may also suffer from chills and shivering.

In some cases more serious symptoms can occur, these include:

• Feeling dizzy or faint

• Confusion or disorientation

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea and vomiting

• Slurred speech

• Severe muscle pain

• Less urine than usual

• Cold and clammy skin

• Loss of consciousness

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