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I got bitten by a bush tick. the brownish red tick. i do not have any symptoms currently but scared if i do not take preventative action i might get sick. what should i do?
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See doctor: See your doctor or go to the casualty department of the nearest hospital to ascertain if you need preventive treatment with antibiotics. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/28/2020
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