A febrile seizure is a seizure caused by a fever in babies and young children. While scary, febrile seizures usually don’t result in any long-lasting damage to your child’s brain. Pediatrician and neonatologist Joanna Parga-Belinkie shares what to do if your child does have a febrile seizure and when to seek emergency medical care. | Healthy Children

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A febrile seizure is a seizure (or convulsions) in a child that is triggered by a fever. They occur in 2-4% of children under the age of 5, most commonly between 12-18 months of age. Seeing your child have a seizure is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. ✳️Is My Child Is Having A Febrile Seizure?The majority of febrile seizures occur on the first day your child is sick. Some of the signs of a febrile seizure include:* A temperature >38°C (100.4°F)* A stiff body and jerking moveme