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Someone falls and shakes during a seizure. How should you help?

Clear nearby hazards and protect their head.

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  1. Hold their arms and legs still
  2. Put something between their teeth
  3. Clear nearby hazards and protect their head ✔

Why: Clear nearby hazards and put something soft under their head. Do not hold them down or put anything in their mouth.

Huh, didn't know that: Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.

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Answer: Clear nearby hazards and protect their head. Clear nearby hazards and put something soft under their head. Do not hold them down or put anything in their mouth.

  1. CDC: First Aid for Seizures www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html
    Clear the space around them to prevent injury. Put something soft and flat under their head (like a jacket).
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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