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What do i do if i have a tick attatched to my leg?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Remove it: Rubbing alcohol, tweezers, heat, etc all work - but get it off quickly. Save the tick, and bring it to your physician for testing. If it is an infected tick or you are in a high risk area you can get prophylactic treatment for lyme disease.
Answered 8/9/2012
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Remove it: Carefully and watch for any signs of illness or infection.
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