Do you know what to do if you see someone having a big seizure?

How You Can Help

• Don't be afraid - stay calm, the person will be okay
• Stay with the person
• Don't try to stop them from shaking
• Look at the time when the seizure starts - if you can
• Move any toys or objects out of the way, so they don't hurt themselves
• Put something soft under their head, like a rolled up jumper
• If you can, when the shaking stops, turn them on their side in the recovery position - and tilt their head back slightly
• Get help - call a grown-up and do what they ask you to do
• If there is no grown-up, call 000, tell them that you need an ambulance and where you are
• Stay with the person until the ambulance arrives
  

To get help, call an ambulance (000 in Australia)

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