Parent & Family Resources: Febrile Seizures

• 2022

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The video describes febrile seizures, which are convulsions with a fever in children. It describes how the child may twitch, jerk, or become stiff for a few minutes and often loses consciousness. Afterward, the child might be sleepy and unresponsive. Febrile seizures are common in kids aged 6 months to 5 years, affecting 2-5% of them. The article provides resources to help parents understand these seizures and prepare for medical visits. The video is available in English, French, Arabic and Mi'Kmaq.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child, Preschool; Seizures, Febrile; Fever; Infant

Institutions: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK); IWK Health

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