Epilepsy is common.

• 3 million U.S. adults have active epilepsy.

• 56% of adults with epilepsy still have seizures.

A specialist can help stop seizures.

1 out of 3 adults with epilepsy didn’t see a specialist in the past year.

Adults with uncontrolled seizures should:

• See an epilepsy specialist.

• Take medical as prescribed.

• Learn to manage epilepsy.

• Call Epilepsy Foundation helpline 1-800-332-1000.

Data as of 2015 as published in Tian et al. MMWR. April 2018; https://go.usa.gov/xQjSw

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