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November 12 Day Thread is Aware

Of cats! but also, November is Epilepsy Awareness Month.

You know at least one person with Epilepsy: me. And you may know others. According to the WHO, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.1

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures. This disorder can affect people very differently. The severity and frequency of a person’s seizures generally determine the overall impact on their life.

If you want to help people with epilepsy, one thing you can do is be familiar with Seizure First Aid. The below is a really good primer on the topic. 2

Hope you have a great, seizure-free day! Thanks for reading.

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