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My daughter had a tick on her head this morning i took it off what do i do next?
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Tick bite / removal : After the tick is removed, make sure to wash your hands and the site of the bite with soap and water. Also, swab the bite site with alcohol. Seek medical care if the tick might have been on the skin for more than 24 hours, part of the tick remains in the skin after removing it, a rash develops, the area is infected, and/or symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, stiff neck or back develop.
Answered 5/15/2014
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Where is home?: In certain regions of the U.S. tick transmitted Lyme infection is so common that some physicians would advocate antibiotic therapy. A call to your local Medical Society would inform you if you live in such an area, in which case a doctor visit would be sensible. If you don't live in such an area then don't worry. Do check the area for any signs of a local skin infection over the next 48 hours .
Answered 5/15/2014
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