In this Article

• What are febrile seizures?
• How common are febrile seizures?
• What makes a child prone to recurrent febrile seizures?
• Are febrile seizures harmful?
• What should be done for a child having a febrile seizure?
• How are febrile seizures diagnosed and treated?
• How are febrile seizures prevented?
• What research is being done on febrile seizures?
• Where can I get more information?
• Febrile Seizures Glossary
• Febrile Seizures Index

Where can I get more information?

For more information on neurological disorders or research programs funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, contact the Institute's Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN) at:

BRAIN
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(800) 352-9424
http://www.ninds.nih.gov

Information also is available from the following organizations:

Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785-7223
postmaster@efa.org
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Tel: 301-459-3700 800-EFA-1000 (332-1000)
Fax: 301-577-2684

SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

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