03/27/2026
Febrile seizures are a concern for many parents. Read below for more information:
🌡️ Otherwise healthy children can have a seizure with fever. About 3 to 4 % of children will have at least 1. The usual age range is 6 months to 5 years old. Most children will outgrow them.
🌡️ There may be a history of febrile seizures in other family members.
🌡️ Most febrile seizures will occur at temperatures of 102 degrees or higher. However, newer research strongly suggests it is how quickly a temperature rises and not how high the temperature itself is that can cause febrile seizure.
🌡️ If your child has a febrile seizure, make sure they are in a safe space and turn their head to the side. Time the seizure. If it is less than 5 minutes, let our office know right away. If it is longer than 5 minutes, call 911.
For more information, read the helpful articles below:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/Febrile-Seizures.aspx
https://www.childrensmercy.org/health-care-providers/evidence-based-practice/cpgs-cpms-and-eras-pathways/seizure-febrile/frequently-asked-questions/