not automatically mean that someone has contracted an infection.
What matters is removing it promptly and paying attention to any symptoms afterward.
What Should You Do If You Find a Tick?
If a tick is attached to the skin, the safest approach is generally straightforward.
1. Use fine-tipped tweezers
Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
2. Pull upward steadily
Use slow, steady pressure to pull the tick straight out. Avoid unnecessary twisting or crushing.
3. Clean the area
After removal, wash the bite area and your
