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A member asked:
How long do febrile convulsions usually last for ?
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Usually < 5 min: They usually last only for a few seconds and almost always last less than 15 minutes.
Answered 10/23/2012
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Age 6 mos to 6 yrs: Febrile seizures occur in 4% of children 6 months to 6 years. Each seizure usually are brief, a few seconds to a few minutes.
Answered 4/9/2015
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Febrile convulsion: Simple febrile convulsions does not usually last long. It may only be a few seconds and it is unusual for it to last more than five minutes. The child may be sleepy for some minutes afterwards.
Answered 12/16/2016
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