Who is most at risk for febrile seizures?
Febrile seizures are relatively common. About 2-5% of young children will have at least one febrile seizure. Most febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. The peak age is 14 through18 months, which overlaps with the ages when first doses of the MMRV, MMR, and varicella vaccines are recommended. A child who has already had a febrile seizure is more likely to have another one. Also if a member of a child’s immediate family (a brother, sister, or parent) has had febrile seizures, that child is more likely to have a febrile seizure.
Febrile seizures are not uncommon. About 2-5% of young children will have at least one febrile seizure. Most febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. The peak age is 14 through18 months, which overlaps with the ages when first doses of the MMRV, MMR, and varicella vaccines are recommended. A child who has already had a febrile seizure is more likely to have another one. Also if a member of a child’s immediate family (a brother, sister, or parent) has had febrile seizures, that child is more likely to have a febrile seizure.
