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Embedded Ticks
Remove ticks as soon as possible. If a
tick is carrying a disease, the longer
it stays embedded, the greater the
chance of the disease being
transmitted.
Usually its bite is painless, a tick
can remain embedded without the
victim's realizing it, tick bites are
harmless, although ticks can carry a
diseases
Deer ticks: not
engorged and blood engorged
EMBEDDED TICKS
1. To pull a tick off Use tweezers or
one of the specialized tickremoval
tools. Grasp the tick as close to the
skin as possible and lift the tick
with enough force to "tent" the skin
surface. Hold in this position until
the tick lets go. This may take
several seconds.
2. Wash the bite site with soap and
water. Apply rubbing alcohol to
further disinfect the area.
3. Apply an ice pack to reduce pain.
4. Apply calamine lotion to relieve
any itching. Keep the area clean.
5. Continue to watch the bite site for
one month for a rash. If a rash
appears, see a physician. Watch for
other signs such as fever, muscle
aches, sensitivity to bright light,
and paralysis that begins with leg
weakness.
Removing a tick with
tweezers
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