Febrile convulsions (fits)

goodtoknow says: Febrile convulsions (fits) may look alarming, but they aren't usually dangerous and happen to 3 in every 100 children under six. Febrile convulsions are often a one-off event, triggered by a high temperature and commonly last a few seconds. See your GP if it lasts more than five minutes. Your child will look hot and dazed, their eyes may roll and parts of their body twitch. Lie them on their side, don't shake them or put anything in their mouth. When they come round, make them comfortable and try to lower their temperature.

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