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  • Febrile Seizures for Parents


    Febrile seizures are full-body convulsions caused by high fevers that affect young kids. Although they can be frightening, they usually stop on their own and don't cause any other health problems.

  • Shellfish Allergy for Teens


    Shellfish allergies can be serious - and shellfish can appear in some surprising foods and products. Read about shellfish allergy and what to do when a reaction is severe.

  • Handling Injuries & Illnesses for Parents


    From minor injuries to medical emergencies, these guides help you deal with common childhood mishaps.

  • Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures for Parents


    During a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the person loses consciousness and has stiffening and jerking of the muscles. These seizures usually are generalized, starting on both sides of the brain.

  • Is It OK for Kids to Sleep After a Possible Concussion? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • How Can I Get Help in a Crisis? for Teens


    If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.

  • A to Z: Edema for Parents


    Learn about edema, swelling due to the build-up of excess fluid in body tissues.

  • Epilepsy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about epilepsy, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.

  • A to Z: Hypothermia for Parents


    Hypothermia is a medical emergency resulting from dangerously low body temperature.

  • A to Z: Epilepsy for Parents


    Epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which electrical signals in the brain misfire, causing temporary communication problems between nerve cells. Someone who gets recurrent seizures is thought to have epilepsy.