How common are febrile seizures in children?

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Convulsive disorders are common in children, with as many as 5 percent of children experiencing at least one seizure during their lifetime.1

Febrile seizures, which occur in association with high fever, are a specific type of seizure that is particularly common in children between six months and five years of age. These events often show a high familial incidence, and spontaneous recovery is the typical outcome.12