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   Do children have recurrent febrile seizures?

   • Approximately one-third of children will have recurrent febrile seizures during early childhood, and the risk is increased in association with certain clinical features, including young age, low fever, family history of febrile seizures, and abnormal development at the time of first seizure.

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   Does a febrile seizure mean a child has epilepsy?

   • Seizures may happen during illnesses such as a cold, the flu, or an ear infection. In some cases, a child may not have a fever at the time of the seizure but will develop one a few hours later. Having a febrile seizure does not mean a child has epilepsy. Epilepsy involves repeat seizures that are not triggered by fever. Symptoms may include:

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   What age does a child have a febrile seizure?

   • Most febrile seizures occur in children between 6 months and 5 years of age, with the greatest risk between 12 and 18 months of age. Family history. Some children inherit a family's tendency to have seizures with a fever. Additionally, researchers have linked several genes to a susceptibility to febrile seizures.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › febrileFebrile seizure - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Mar 3, 2023 · Factors that increase the risk of having a febrile seizure include: Young age. Most febrile seizures occur in children between 6 months and 5 years of age, with the greatest risk between 12 and 18 months of age. Family history.

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   Apr 1, 2019 · Parents should be educated on the excellent prognosis of children with febrile seizures and provided with practical guidance on home management of seizures.

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Approximately one-third of children will have recurrent febrile seizures during early childhood, and the risk is increased in association with certain clinical features, including young age, low fever, family history of febrile seizures, and abnormal development at the time of first seizure.

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   Most children outgrow febrile seizures altogether by 5 to 6 years old. Once a child has experienced one febrile seizure, however, they are more likely to have another. Though fever-reducing medications may make a child more comfortable during illness, they can’t prevent a febrile seizure.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK448123Febrile Seizure - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Febrile seizures are generalized seizures, typically in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, that occur with a fever greater than 100.4 °F (38 °C) not associated with a central nervous system (CNS) infection, a known seizure-provoking etiology (eg, electrolyte imbalance, hypoglycemia, or substance abuse), or history of an afebrile ...

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Health Information. Febrile Seizures. On this page. What are febrile seizures? Who is more likely to get febrile seizures? How are febrile seizures diagnosed and treated? How can I or my loved one help improve care for people with febrile seizures? Where can I find more information about febrile seizures? Learn about related topics.