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Stroke is a medical emergency. A stroke can come on suddenly – at any time and any place. It’s important to be able to recognize the signs and get immediate medical attention. The five major warnings signs for stroke are:

• Numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding.
• Trouble seeing with one or both eyes.
• Trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination.
• Severe, sudden onset of headache with no known cause.

If you or someone in your company shows these signs of stroke, call 911 immediately.