How to Help Someone During a Seizure

Learn what you can do to keep someone safe during a seizure and when you need to call emergency services.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDSteven C. Schachter MD

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03/28/2019

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How to Help Someone During a Seizure

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDSteven C. Schachter MD

Last Updated

03/28/2019

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.