What Is a Febrile Seizure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Recurrence
It is not common for somebody to have recurring febrile seizures. If one occurs then it is unlikely it will happen again. However, there are some factors that can make it more likely that a seizure will occur again. One of these factors is that there is a history of epilepsy and/or seizures in the family.
In addition, a recurrence of febrile seizures is more likely if the first seizure took place before the patient was 18 months old. A higher risk of exposure to certain infections will also increase the chances that a febrile seizure will happen again. Medication to prevent further seizures is not usually recommended.
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