Febrile seizures in children: a complete guide for parents

Febrile seizures are convulsions triggered by a rapid spike in body temperature, usually from common childhood infections. Although they look frightening, they are typically harmless and last less than a few minutes. If your child has a febrile seizure, roll them onto their side to keep their airway clear, do not restrict their movement, and do not put anything in their mouth. Most children do not need long-term anti-seizure medication after a simple febrile seizure, but a pediatric neurologist should evaluate the child to rule out serious infections like meningitis and assess the risk of recurrence.