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Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a high fever and usually seen among infants and young children. While febrile seizures typically end without intervention or long-term effects, they can be distressing to parents and result in acute care visits. First febrile seizures among those under four years of age that presented to emergency departments between 2004 and 2013 show that the rate of first febrile seizures is highest among those between one and two years of age.
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June 10, 2014
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Febrile seizures in children
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2014-06-10
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2015-10-02T21:01:31.842970
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2014-06-10
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2014-06-10
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Health Trends Alberta provides a snapshot on a wide range of health topics. Within a one-page format, they provide a description of a topic, why it is important, and what the trend is like in Alberta. The purpose of these reports is to stimulate thought and discussion on a variety of health related topics, and make known some of the numerous issues dealt with by the Alberta health system.
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Alberta Health, Surveillance and Assessment Branch