Immune & Inflammation Health
Understanding Immune Balance and Inflammation Before Problems Progress
The immune system protects the body from infections, harmful substances, and abnormal cells. Inflammation is part of that defense, but when immune activity becomes overactive, misdirected, or long-lasting, it may contribute to autoimmune disease, allergies, chronic inflammatory conditions, and serious infection-related complications.
Why it matters: recurring fever, unexplained fatigue, joint swelling, persistent
rashes, frequent infections, allergic reactions, swollen lymph nodes, or long-term inflammation
should be evaluated early. Recognizing immune-related warning signs can help guide testing,
treatment, and prevention before complications become more serious.
Autoimmune Conditions
Chronic Inflammation
Allergies & Sensitivities
Infection Response
Immune System Balance
8%
Estimated U.S. population with an autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues,
which may affect the joints, skin, thyroid, gut, nerves, or other organs.
Source: NIH / NIAID, Autoimmune Diseases, 2025 — an estimated 8% of the U.S. population has an autoimmune disease.
1.7M+
U.S. adults develop sepsis each year
Sepsis is a life-threatening immune response to infection that can lead to tissue damage,
organ failure, and death if not treated quickly.
Source: CDC, About Sepsis, 2026 — each year, at least 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis.
3 in 10
U.S. adults and children reported allergic conditions
Seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies are common immune-related conditions that can
affect breathing, skin comfort, digestion, and daily quality of life.
Source: CDC / NCHS, 2026 release using 2024 data — approximately 3 in 10 U.S. adults and children reported seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy.