B.C.
The fever comes and goes, then eventually goes for good.
It's normal.
Do not use aspirin for it - it can trigger Reyes syndrome in some people.
I think Tylenol is ok to use.
That he's feeling tired means his immune system is working hard fighting the virus and it's normal.
The spots are fading and they'll take a little while but then they'll go quickly.
He'll certainly be fine by New Year's and most likely before that.
I had chicken pox as a child.
It was miserable.
I had blisters in my ears, scalp, inside my mouth, arms, legs, torso - everywhere.
My sister had them same time as me and Mom put us in the bath tub to slather on the calamine lotion, but it didn't help much.
Oatmeal bath should help relieve itching.