This information should be discussed with the family when the child is seen at the time of the febrile seizure.
The ability of the family to fully understand all of the information at that time is likely to be limited by their emotional state, and it can be helpful for arrangements to be made for the family to receive further education at a later visit.
It is important to provide the family with information on the risk of a further febrile seizure and how to deal with such an event