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Do adults get febrile convulsions? What to know about fever-induced seizures

Febrile convulsions, or seizures caused by a fever, are overwhelmingly a childhood phenomenon, typically occurring in children between six months and five years of age. However, while unusual, adults can experience seizures that are associated with a fever. Unlike in children, a fever-induced seizure in an adult is a medical emergency that requires prompt investigation to find the underlying cause.