Roll your child to the side to prevent choking. Do not put anything in your child's mouth or try to hold the tongue. Call 911 or your local emergency number if the seizure lasts 5 minutes or more. Most seizures last less than 3 minutes and stop on their own. Watch your child carefully.
Children can be tired or unsteady when trying to walk after experiencing a seizure.
Do not let someone drive after the seizure. Talk with the doctor before allowing your adolescent to drive again. In Ohio and Indiana, patients with 2 or more seizures must report this when applying for a driver's license and may need a doctor's signature to drive. In Kentucky, a person cannot drive for 90 days after experiencing a seizure. Talk with your child's doctor about any treatment that might be needed.