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I went on a hike and got a tick bite - it's inflamed - what do i do?
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See your doctor: It may be useful to get antibiotic prophylaxis for addressing tick borne infections like Lyme disease. If you can not see a doctor right away, go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Visit this site for info on tick borne diseases: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/index.html Wish you good health
Answered 12/4/2020
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