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How do you treat tick bites?
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Carefully: First the tick needs to be carefully removed so as to remove the entire tick. Treatment with antibiotics should be considered.
Answered 6/24/2019
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See below: Mostly with supportive care and itch, inflammation meds. Then, watching for signs of tick-borne illness like rashes, joint pain, fevers, headaches, neck pain, facial palsy, chills, malaise, nausea, vomiting, etc. If any concerns, see your doctor.
Answered 6/24/2019
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