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Purple Day Epilepsy Awareness

Purple Day Epilepsy Awareness. Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853. What epilepsy is? . World’s most serious brain disorder Tendency to recurring seizures Seizures are all different Everybody’s epilepsy is different.

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Purple Day Epilepsy Awareness

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  1. Purple Day Epilepsy Awareness Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  2. What epilepsy is? World’s most serious brain disorder Tendency to recurring seizures Seizures are all different Everybody’s epilepsy is different Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  3. What happens in a seizure? Sudden uncontrolled electrical activity causes disturbance in the brain – Strange sensations in the body Uncharacteristic behaviour – wandering, confusion Blank stare and unresponsive Convulsions and spasms Loss of consciousness Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  4. Some people worry about having a seizure at school or work, or how their peers will react. How would you respond to someone having a seizure? Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  5. What can you do? Stay with the person Protect from injury Learn about seizure first aid Any doubts, call 000 Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  6. What else you can do! March is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Help Epilepsy Queensland celebrate Purple Day on 26 March. Purple Day was founded by a nine year old girl in Canada called Cassidy Megan, who wanted to get people talking about epilepsy. And this year Epilepsy Queensland wants your help to bring epilepsy out of the shadows. Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  7. Purple Day suggestions Log onto Epilepsy Queensland website at www.epilepsyqueenland.com.au Download information sheets about Purple Day Wear somethingpurpleon 26 March Host a purple or mask themed event Hold apurpleface painting party Buy or sell – ribbons, badges, pens, bracelets, wristbands, masks and bears are available during March Orderfree stickers and temporary tattoos from Epilepsy Queensland for Purple Day Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

  8. A note will be going home in the newsletter which will have all the details you need. Go purple … have fun and good luck! Epilepsy Queensland - Bringing epilepsy out of the shadows 1300 852 853

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