How can I help someone who is having a seizure?

Stay calm- don't try to restrain or revive the person. If the person is seated, help ease him/her to the floor.
Remove hazards such as hard or sharp objects that could cause injury if the person falls or knocks against them.
Don't move the person unless the area is clearly dangerous, such as a busy street.
Loosen tight clothing and remove glasses.
Protect airways by gently turning the person on one side so any fluid in the mouth can drain safely.
Never try to force something into the person's mouth!
Don't call an ambulance unless the seizure lasts more than five minutes, or is immediately followed by another one, or if the person is pregnant, ill, or injured.
When the seizure ends, let the person rest or sleep. Be calm and reassuring because the person may feel disoriented or embarrassed.

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