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Epilepsy - What friends & family need to know

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Safety in the home
It's a well-known fact that most accidents happen in the home, and everyone - whether you have epilepsy or not - needs to take a little extra care to avoid unnecessary injury. The following tips expand on basic domestic safety measures to help make your environment as safe as possible should you have a seizure.

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