Epilepsy Information

Safety out of home

• Tell friends and family where you are going.

• Multiple companies sell medical alert bracelets and jewelry printed with medical information.  Consult your medical provider for recommendations

• Keep emergency contact number pre-dialed on your cellphone

• Don’t drive unless you are permitted to

• Keep a supply of rescue medication on hand

• Stay away from the tracks at the train station or subway

• If you fall frequently during seizures, consider taking the stairs instead of an escalator or stairs 

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