Chronic illness can leave people with suppressed immune systems, putting them at a higher risk of infection than the general population.

Disability also increases the risk of infection, an awareness of the warning signs can help you recognise the symptoms early, and get the infection treated quickly.

General signs of infection:

• Fever – a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius, or 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit (please note: a temperature at this level is considered a mild temperature, it ideally should be lower than this)
• Pain
• Inflammation

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