Seizures and Fever Treatment Witnessing a child have a seizure is frightening and you should seek emergency help to be safe. But seizures often don't cause serious health problems. Febrile seizures, which happen during a fever, can be common in toddlers and young children.

When to Call a Doctor

• If the child has had a seizure before and your pediatrician has told you what to do, take those steps. You should also call your pediatrician.

1. Keep Your Child Safe

• Place the child on the floor and clear away objects that are close.

• Don't put anything in the child's mouth.

• Move the child onto his side, and clear out his mouth if he vomits.

• Don't try to hold the child down or restrain her movements.

• Do not leave the child unattended.

2. Follow Up

• The doctor will most likely want to examine the child.

• The doctor may want to do testing to make sure the child does not have a serious infection, especially if the child is under age 1.

• The doctor will advise you how to lower fever. Do not try to lower fever after a seizure without consulting your doctor.

• Hospitalization is usually not necessary.