What are the signs and symptoms of tick bites?
• You may feel pain and swelling in the area of the tick. You may also get blisters (bumps), swelling, and itching that usually go away within one week. You may have a small amount of redness. These are normal symptoms of a tick bite. • You may have a more serious illness from the tick bite if you start having headaches, fever, or chills. Other signs of illness caused by a tick bite include red rash, muscle weakness, tiredness, or having trouble walking. You may also not feel like eating. These may be signs and symptoms of a more serious illness such as Lyme Disease. Call your caregiver if you have one or more signs of illness within one month of getting a tick bite. How can I remove a tick? Ticks must be removed as soon as possible to help prevent getting diseases caused by tick bites. You are less likely to get sick from a tick bite if you remove the tick within 24 hours. Do the following to remove a tick: • Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol or use a disposable alcohol wipe. Ge
