Febrile Convulsions

Any illness that causes a fever (high temperature) can cause a febrile seizure. Most occur with common illnesses such as ear infections, coughs, colds, flu, and other virus infections.
About 3 in 100 children have a febrile seizure sometime before their 6th birthday. They most commonly occur between the ages of 18 months and three years. They are rare in children under six months and over the age of six years.

Treatment:
Lay the child on their side with their head in line with their body

Cool them down

When they have recovered, give paracetamol and a drink of cool water

Go to hospital - The child may need treatment for the seizure and the infection

Full recovery is normal with no after effects and no link with epilepsy.

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