What to do Seizures are not usually dangerous in themselves, but the person may be injured as they fall or wander into danger from traffic, fires or the like. If you see someone having a seizure, guide them away from danger but don't try to wake or restrain them. If they've fallen put them in the recovery position once jerking stops. Don't call an ambulance unless the seizure lasts more than five minutes. The last thing they want is to wake up half way to hospital or surrounded by a gaggle of paramedics.
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