10/13/2026
Febrile seizures in children: what parents should know this cold and flu season.
A fever spikes, and suddenly your child stiffens, shakes, or goes limp for a minute or two. For a parent, those minutes can feel endless.
Seizures triggered by fever are more common than most families realize, especially between about six months and five years of age. Most are brief, and most children recover fully.
Still, a first seizure deserves a careful look. A pediatric neurologist can help determine whether it was a simple febrile seizure or something that needs further evaluation, and can walk you through what to do if it happens again.
Call 911 if a seizure lasts longer than five minutes, if your child has trouble breathing, or if they do not return to normal afterward.
If your child has had a first seizure, PANDA Neurology offers an appointment within 24 hours for new onset seizures. Our board certified pediatric epilepsy specialists will help you understand what happened and what comes next.
Call [PANDA phone] or visit pandaneurology.com to schedule.