"Mum, I did a bit poo last night and the grains of rice in it were moving"

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So said DS2 (7) earlier. I didn't witness the poo or the "grains of rice", but I wouldn't be surprised - his nails are usually filthy, despite repeated requests for him to scrub them. Are we talking threadworms? How can we check for them, apart from checking today's poo? And if it is threadworms, do we need to see the GP or can you buy the medicine over the counter? And is it one of those scorched earth things where we have to burn all the soft furnishings, medicate the whole family and dress in shrouds for a fortnight?

(I've tried googling for images, but it just pulls up all sorts of horrifying images which I will definitely not be showing DS2 any time soon. He's already howling at the thought of having worms.)

And Aus are winning.

How do the boots ones taste? My DS gags so badly withbovex (can't swallow tablets yet)

Surprisingly bland, with an artificial sweetener after-kick. It says in the pack you can crush them - I doubt you could taste it in a teaspoon of petit filous.

They also had the Boots one as a syrup.

Thank you- I think we'll use that one in future!

Just wondered if anyone could clarify whether we have to keep the super-high levels of hygiene (e.g. washing door knobs and toilet flush handles) up for the full six weeks.

Well I do shit like that every day and the bairn still brings home threadworms. So I would say it's up to you.