Virginia Seizure First Aid Poster Mandatory

Seizure	FirstAid	
How to help someone having a seizure
S TAY	 with the person until they 
are awake and alert after the seizure.	
✓ Time the seizure   ✓ Remain calm
✓ Check for medical ID	1	
Keep the person	 SAFE	.	
✓Move or guide away from harm	2	
Turn the person onto their	 SIDE 	
if they are not awake and aware.
✓Keep airway clear
✓ Loosen tight clothes around neck
✓ Put something small and soft under the head	
3	
✗ Do NOT  restrain.
✗ Do NOT  put any objects in their mouth.
 ✓Rescue medicines can be given if prescribed by 
       a health care professional	
Call
911
if...
Do
NOT	
▲	
 Repeated seizures	▲	
 First time seizure	▲	
 Difficulty breathing	▲	
 Seizure occurs in water	
▲	
 Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes	
▲	
 Person does not return to their usual state	
▲	
 Person is injured, pregnant, or sick	
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