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A 4-year-old boy has a brief generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting 2 minutes at home associated with a temperature of 39.5 °C. He recovers fully within 30 minutes and is playful in the emergency department. Examination reveals no focal neurological signs and an obvious viral upper respiratory tract infection. According to paediatric guidance, which is the most appropriate management plan?

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