Fever Seizures

Prevention

The best way to prevent fevers is to reduce your child's exposure to infectious diseases. Hand-washing is the single most important prevention measure for people of all ages.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 21, 2009
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
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