Mayo Clinic Minute: Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it’s common. It’s estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all genders, races and ages, including children.

And as school is starting across the country, Dr. Anthony Fine, a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, says it’s important that parents be proactive and make sure their students have something called a seizure action plan.

Dr. Anthony Fine is talking about a seizure action plan.

Not all seizures look the same, so it’s important that school staff are prepared and know what to do to prevent an emergency.

The seizure action plan is a step-by-step guide that is tailored for that child.

Action plan forms are available online and through the Epilepsy Foundation, or you can ask your health care team to help you create one.
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