RT Journal T1 FEbrile seizures in children JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine YR 2009 FD September 7 VO 163 IS 9 SP 872 OP 872 DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.157 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.157 AB During a febrile seizure, children may look strange for a few moments, then stiffen, twitch, or roll their eyes. They may be unresponsive for a short time, breathing may look unusual, and skin may look a little darker. After the seizure, the child quickly returns to normal activity. Febrile seizures usually last less than 1 minute; in rare cases these seizures can last as long as 15 minutes.