Hi, thanks for the replys. I think my frantic-ness is due to the fact we are supposed to be on holiday - perhaps I need a remedy ... although feeling much better after a spot of retail therapy yesterday when I abandoned my sick child to his grandmother :P

Linda - indeed, the pox is running its course. He does not seem to be having any more eruptions. He has been a lot better yesterday after a dreadful night the night before. He has just woken very hot and uncomfotable but settled again after puls6.

And yes, someone did mention putting the oats in something - not thinking

Ricky, I am currently in Durham visiting parents, but I live in Milton Keynes.