hands with soap and water.
4. Keep the tick if appropriate
Depending on local medical guidance, placing the tick in a sealed container can help if identification becomes necessary.
Do not rely on folk remedies such as burning the tick, applying irritating chemicals, or covering it with substances in an attempt to make it detach.
What Symptoms Should You Watch For?
After a tick bite, monitor your health over the following days and weeks.
Possible symptoms of some tick-borne infections can include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle or joint aches
- Swollen
