How Do I Treat a Tick Bite?
It’s essential to properly follow steps to take after atick biteand know when to contact your healthcare provider.
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Take Immediate Action After a Tick Bite
Ticks must attach to you to spread diseases.
If you have been in an area where there may be ticks, do atick checkafterward.
Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as you’re free to.
You may not need to see a provider, but it’s a good idea to take the photo.
It’s not necessary to cover or bandage the bite afterward.
Most ticks don’t cause disease.
Still, there are close to 500,000 cases of tick-borne disease a year in the United States.
Watch forsymptoms for 30 days after a tick bite.
The second line of defense is checking yourself and/or your buddy for ticks and taking a shower.
If they are, it’s important toremove them quicklybecause they can carry disease and make you sick.
Remove the tick carefully with tweezers and take a picture of it.
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