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Febrile Seizure Guidelines for Parents

A febrile seizure is a fit triggered by fever, most often in children between 6 months and 5 years. They can be frightening, but most are harmless if handled properly.

What to do during a febrile seizure:

• Stay calm.

• Lay your child on their side on a flat, safe surface.

• Loosen tight clothing.

• Keep time – most seizures last under 5 minutes.

• Move nearby objects to prevent injury.

What NOT to do:

• ❌ Do not put anything in your child’s mouth.

• ❌ Do not give food, water, or medicine during the seizure.

• ❌ Do not try to restrain the child’s movements.

Seek urgent medical help if:

• The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.

• Your child has trouble breathing or doesn’t wake up.

• Seizures happen again in the same illness.

• Your child is under 6 months old.