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EasyPaediatricsSimple febrile seizureuk-plab-1

A previously well 18-month-old girl has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at home lasting 3 minutes during a febrile illness. She recovers fully within 20 minutes and is now playful in the emergency department. Examination is normal apart from a temperature of 38.9°C. What is the most appropriate management?

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