What are epileptic seizures and epilepsies?
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There are numerous forms of epileptic seizures, and not all of them are epilepsy. Epilepsy is not a mental illness, but a neurological disorder.
Health insurance is compulsory for everyone in Switzerland. It covers certain costs in the event of illness and supports us financially, but also with help and advice if fate doesn't mean well for us. But how exactly does it work? What does the health insu…
Three information flyers have now been translated into Ukrainian: “What are epileptic seizures and epilepsies?”, “First aid during epileptic seizures” and “Epilepsy in children”. The flyers are available on the website www.epi.ch and can be easily printed…
Ten short videos explain and illustrate important things to know about epilepsy. The films are available in ten languages; subtitles can be switched on or off in the settings. - What is epilepsy? - Types of seizure - First aid during a seizure - Causes of…
We answer questions that people living with epilepsy and their relatives may be asking about the new coronavirus and the disease COVID-19. - [Coronavirus und Epilepsie (deutsch)](https://www.epi.ch/ueber-epilepsie/faq/#coronavirus) - [Le coronavirus et l’…
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