Parental awareness : Febrile Seizures in Children

Febrile Seizures usually last a few minutes and do not typically indicate a serious health problem

It is important to ensure the safety of the child and provide comfort after a febrile seizure

A child having a febrile seizure may have a fever higher than 1004 F (38.0 C), lose consciousness, or shake or jerk the arms and legs.

Febrile seizures are classified as simple or complex Simple febrile seizures last from a few seconds to 15 minutes and do not recur within a 24-hour period, while complex febrile seizures last longer than 15 minutes, occur more than once within 24 hours, or are confined to one side of the body.

Febrile seizures usually occur within 24 hours of the onset of fever and can be the first sign that a child is ill