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Impact of Febrile Seizures on Academic Achievement in Children

  • By

  • Julie Werenberg Dreier

  • Betina B. Trabjerg

  • Theresa Wimberley

  • Bjarke Feenstra

  • Jakob Christensen

  • September 14, 2026

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    Febrile seizures affect 2% to 5% of children and are the most common neurological condition in childhood.

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    Clinical consensus indicates that the prognosis for children with febrile seizures is generally favorable, especially for simple seizures.

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    Studies show children with febrile seizures typically perform similarly to their unaffected peers in academic achievement.

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    Certain subsets of children with febrile seizures may face increased risks of adverse neurological outcomes, including psychiatric disorders.

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    This study utilized a large cohort from Denmark to assess the association between febrile seizures and academic performance.

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Febrile Seizures and School Performance

  • by Julie Werenberg Dreier, Betina B. Trabjerg, Theresa Wimberley, Bjarke Feenstra, Jakob Christensen

  • September 14, 2026

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