People with epilepsy do not need to call 911 every time they have a seizure. It depends on the events of the seizure they had.
Most people with epilepsy have a seizure care plan, and many may wear a special medical alert bracelet with helpful information in case they have a seizure.
Call 911 or seek medical care for an individual who has a seizure if:
the person is injured it’s their first seizure ever the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes the person is unconscious after the seizure stops