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Calm, Cushion, Call

Epilepsy can happen to anyone. Would you know what to do if you saw someone having a seizure? We're giving people three simple but key instructions to remember in an emergency: “Calm, Cushion, Call.”

Stay calm

Stay Calm

1. Stay calm and take control of the situation

Cushion their head

Cushion their head

2. Cushion their head with something soft

Call for help

Call for help

3. Call an ambulance.

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