There seems to be no symptoms that requires urgent attention. It appears sufficient to monitor the situation at home, and take your child to the hospital during regular hours.

Child’s Symptoms

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However, if symptoms change, please visit an emergency clinic. During holidays and New Years break, visit the emergency clinic the next day.

Precautions during convulsions

  • Don't let things get in your child’s mouth!

Nursing points during convulsions

  • Lay your child on his/her back, loosen the clothing and position the face sideways.

At the hospital, let your doctor know

  • “From when”, “What kind of convulsions”, and “How long” it lasted?
  • Was there any difference in the convulsions by side, such as only the right half or only the left half of the body?
  • What was your child’s body temperature when the convulsions occurred?

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