Febrile seizures
Overview
A febrile seizure (febrile convulsion or fit) can sometimes happen when a child has a high temperature. It's not usually serious, but it's important to get medical help if your child has a seizure.
Treatment
Most febrile seizures do not need treatment. But your child will need to be checked in hospital after having a febrile seizure for the first time. They may also need to stay in hospital for a short time. Your child may need some tests, including: blood testspee (urine) testa lumbar puncture– where a sample of fluid is taken from the spine and checked for bacteria or viruses If an infection is causing your child's high temperature, they may need medicine to treat it. Very rarely, a child may keep having febrile seizures. If this happens, your doctor may prescribe a medicine to give to your child while they're having a seizure. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to use it.
Prevention
You cannot prevent febrile seizures. They can sometimes happen when your child has an infection and a high temperature.