Christina knows that her friend has epilepsy. One day while they were at home together eating a snack at the kitchen counter, Christina sees her friend start to convulse. Christina notes the time and makes sure there aren’t any dangerous objects near her friend. What should Christina do next?

Because her friend is convulsing at a kitchen counter, Christina should gently help her down to the floor so she does not fall or hit the counter. She should not hold her friend down or put anything in her mouth. Calling 911 is important if the seizure lasts more than five minutes, causes an injury, or her friend has trouble breathing afterward, but the immediate next step is to help her reach a safe position.

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