Tick bitesigns and symptoms include red, inflamed skin with a dark dot in the center.
It is not always possible to avoid atick bite, especially during the warmer months when you are outside.
The bites don’t usually hurt, but they may feel itchy.
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How to Remove a Tick
Ticks should be removed right awaywith clean, fine-tipped tweezers.
Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible to avoid leaving the head inside the bite.
After removing, clean the bite with rubbing alcohol, soap, and water.
After the tick has been removed, watch for symptoms that indicate disease.
The first sign typically is a rash.
Rash
Types of tick bite-related rashes include:
How Common Are Tick Bites?
This bang out of paralysis is believed to be resulting from a toxin in tick saliva.
The good news is that the symptoms are temporary.
After removing the tick, the symptoms should subside.
Many people do not develop symptoms after they’re bitten by a tick.
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