Febrile seizures are the commonest childhood seizure
There is a low risk (1 in 40) of developing epilepsy in simple febrile seizures
Benzodiazepines can be used as rescue treatment for recurrent prolonged febrile seizures
There is no evidence of benefit for prophylactic antiepileptic drugs
Children with simple febrile seizures have good cognitive outcomes
Some children with recurrent or prolonged febrile seizures may have some memory impairment. It is not yet clear if this is permanent or if they “catch up” in time