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Deer tick bite3/19/2023 Although Lyme disease is not commonly transmitted when ticks are attached for less than 24 hours, the risk of Lyme disease posed by those bites is not zero. The longer a tick is attached, the higher the risk of transmission. How long does a tick need to be embedded for it to transmit disease? If you use a tick removal device like a tick scoop or tick key, follow the directions given on the package for safe and effective use. Wash and disinfect the bite site, your hands, and your tweezers. Place the tick in a lidded container or zip-lock bag. Expect to see the skin “tent” as you gently pull. Grasp it from the side where it meets the skin, and, using steady gentle pressure, gently pull in the opposite direction from which it embedded, until the tick is released. The tick should be removed with fine pointed tweezers. But do not manhandle the tick by squeezing it, putting Vaseline over it, or holding a hot match to it, as this may increase the chance of transmitting disease. If you suspect the presence of a tick-borne illness, you should consult a healthcare provider who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases. It is not intended to replace or supersede patient care by a healthcare provider. The information below is for educational purposes only. If you are bitten by a tick, here is information you should have. For more on tick bite prevention, see our Lyme brochure. Always check yourself for ticks after each potential exposure check pets, even those treated with tick repellents, after every trip outside. Clothing can be treated at home with sprays or dips that are effective for 2-6 weeks (and last through multiple washings). Pretreat outdoor clothing and gear with permethrin, an insecticide that kills ticks on contact. When spending time in areas where ticks may be present, wear long sleeves and pants, tuck your pants into your socks, and wear tick repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. When it comes to Lyme and other tick-borne illness, prevention is the best form of medicine.
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