According to the CDC, 1 in 10 people may have a seizure during their lifetime. That means seizures are common, and one day you might need to help someone during or after a seizure.
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00:00 According to the CDC, 1 in 10 people may have a seizure during their lifetime.
00:06 That means seizures are common and one day you might need to help someone during or after
00:10 a seizure.
00:11 It's not always extremely clear when someone is having a seizure.
00:15 As Science Alert notes, for some people, their seizure is purely an internal sensation.
00:21 Others may experience seizures that cause full body convulsions with a loss of consciousness.
00:26 Experts say this is the most dangerous type of seizure.
00:29 If you do see this occur, it's important to keep the person safe.
00:33 If they begin to fall, help them to the floor and put something soft under their head, according
00:38 to Better Health.
00:39 Science Alert notes that it can also help to turn the person on their side so they can
00:43 breathe more easily.
00:45 Experts say you should not give them water or food until they are fully awake and do
00:49 not put objects into their mouth.
00:52 Most importantly, call 911.
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