2-year-old Previously in Pediatrics — Case | General Pediatrics | SMLE Q#11714
SMLE Question #11714
Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
Objective: OBJ-377
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old previously healthy boy has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes during a febrile illness. He returns to baseline within 20 minutes. This is his first seizure, and his neurological examination is normal. His mother is worried about recurrence and possible brain damage and asks what should be done to prevent future seizures. What is the most appropriate advice to give her?
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