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Tick Bite: What To Do

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  • Corporate Authors:
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
  • Description:
    Ticks bites can make people sick. Below are some steps that you can take after a tick bite to reduce your chances of getting sick and how to get treatment promptly if you do get sick.

    www.cdc.gov/ticks/

    CS303879-A

    FS_TickBite.pdf

  • Content Notes:
    Remove the tick as soon as possible -- Consider calling your healthcare provider -- Watch for symptoms for 30 days -- Common questions after a tick bite: Should I get my tick tested for germs?; Can I get sick from a tick that is crawling on me but has not yet attached?; How long does a tick need to be attached before it can spread infection? -- Where to check for ticks.
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    Pamphlet (or booklet)
  • Genre:
    Fact Sheet
  • Pages in Document:
    2 unnumbered pages
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    urn:sha-512:fe989709bda32a86e91d656caeeefb32c861e817ef4c92e4405bc2d430524cd2063a92dc6289effa70e17a6065de680e0fee8ee4a0f2547561ce21ee04b211e5
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