If you find a tick attached to the skin:
- Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers.
- Grip the tick as close to the skin as possible.
- Pull upward slowly with steady pressure.
- Avoid twisting or jerking the tick.
- Clean the bite area and your hands afterward with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
Avoid trying to remove a tick with petroleum jelly, heat, nail polish, or other substances. The CDC specifically advises against these methods.
Keep an Eye on the Bite
After a tick exposure, monitor your child for changes in the following days and weeks.
Possible symptoms of tick-borne illness can include fever, rash, unusual tiredness, headache, muscle aches, or joint pain. If your child develops concerning symptoms after a tick bite, contact a healthcare professional and mention the tick exposure.
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