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HELPLINE 1300 852 853

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NATIONAL EPILEPSY SUPPORT SERVICE 1300 761 487

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OFFICE 02 6287 4555

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First Aid for Absence Seizures

An absence seizure causes loss of awareness for a brief period. The person stares vacantly, the eyes may drift upwards and flicker. It may be mistaken for daydreaming.

First Aid Measures

  • Recognize that a seizure has occurred
  • Reassure the person, and
  • Repeat any information that may have been missed during the seizure

Information from the Epilepsy Australia website.

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National helpline

1300 852 853

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Location

Grant Cameron Community Centre
Level 1B, 27 Mulley Street
Holder ACT 2611

Postal Address:
PO Box 3744
Weston Creek ACT 2611

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Fri: Closed
Sat & Sun: Closed

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