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Ticks Treatment

1. Remove Tick

If the tick is attached to the person's skin, remove it immediately:

 

2. Cleanse and Protect the Area

 

3. See a Health Care Provider

See a health care provider immediately if the tick has burrowed into skin or if the head, mouthparts, or other tick remains cannot be removed.

Otherwise, see a health care provider if:

 

4. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 01, 2011