Remember that even if a tick bite occurs, the risk of Lyme disease remains low. Please do not hesitate to call Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center at or the Ottauquechee Health Center at if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help. May 15th, What types of ticks transmit Lyme disease? How long does a tick need to be attached to transmit Lyme disease? What is the best way to remove a tick? What if mouthparts of the tick remain in the skin? Where do ticks typically live?
Is there a time of the year when Lyme disease is most likely? How can I prevent getting a tick bite? If I find an engorged tick on my body should I get a blood test for Lyme disease? What are some symptoms of Lyme disease? Other early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease include: Aching joints and muscles Fatigue Fever Headaches Loss of energy Swollen lymph nodes i.
Is Lyme disease treatable? Lyme disease responds well to antibiotics and is curable. My friend had a tick bite and her doctor prescribed a dose of antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease; when are prophylactic antibiotics recommended? Deer Tick Removal: Tiny deer ticks need to be scraped off. You can remove them with the edge of a credit card. Tick's Head: If the wood tick's head breaks off in the skin, remove it.
Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol. Use a sterile needle to uncover the head and lift it out. If a small piece of the head remains, the skin will slowly shed it. If most of the head is left, call your doctor for help. Antibiotic Ointment: Wash the wound and your hands with soap and water after removal.
This helps to prevent catching any tick disease. Use an antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin. No prescription is needed. Put it on the bite once. What to Expect: Tick bites normally don't itch or hurt. That's often why they may not be noticed.
Call Your Doctor If: You tried and can't remove the tick or the tick's head Fever or rash happens in the next 2 weeks Bite starts to look infected Your child becomes worse. Prevention: When hiking in tick-prone areas, wear long clothing. Tuck the ends of pants into socks. Place the tick in a zippered plastic bag or sealed container with a moist cotton ball or paper towel. We recommend sending the tick to your local health department or a lab to test for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases as well as identification.
If you choose not to send the tick to a lab, the CDC suggests wrapping it tightly in tape before disposing of it in the garbage. It is helpful to take a picture of the tick and note the date of its removal for reference. Remember, you can get multiple infections from a single tick bite, and different species of ticks can transmit various infections. Many, if not most, people infected with Lyme never knew they were bitten by a tick. One of the first signs of Lyme may be a summer flu-like illness with chills and fever, headache, stiff neck, muscle aches and joint pain.
If your flu-like symptoms last a few days without any improvement, see a doctor. Request they test you for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Early detection is key! Lyme and other tick-borne diseases require a doctor versed in their complex symptomatology. Talk to your doctor about taking a prophylactic course of antibiotics. When Lyme goes untreated, it can lead to more severe and persistent symptoms including, neurological and cognitive issues, and potentially fatal heart problems.
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Informational Alert. Tick Bite. Is this your child's symptom? A tick small brown bug is attached to the skin A tick was removed from the skin Symptoms of a Tick Bite A tick bite does not cause pain or itch. So, ticks may not be noticed for a few days.
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