Tick Bite

 >>Overview

• Ticks are small,insect-like creatures 
• They may be small or as large as the size of an eraser 
• They are usually found in the fields and woods 
• They attach themselves to humans/ pets /other animals 
• Once on the body, they move to other warm, moist areas 
• Favorite haunts include hair, armpit and groin 
• Once firmly attached to the body, they begin to suck blood 
• They can cause harmless or harmful conditions

   >>Symptoms

• Rashes, redness, itching 
• Swelling at the site 
• Muscle/joint pain 
• Inflammation of the joints 
• Swollen lymph node 
• Flu-likesymptoms 
• Fever 

Symptoms that need emergency treatment--

• Severe headache
• Chest pain
• Palpitations
• Difficulty in breathing
• Paralysis

   >>Treatment

• Remove thetickcarefully by holding head, using a tweezer, 
• Remove the whole tick 
• Do not crush the tick 
• Put the tick into a bottle and seal 
• This is to provide your doctor with information 
• Use soap and water to wash the affected area 
• Wash your hands thoroughly 
• Seek medical help if you are unable to remove the tick 

   >>Prevention

• When walking in woods or tall grass wear clothes and shoes that cover you fully 
• Keep the shirt tucked into pants 
• Pull socks over the pants to cover feet well 
• Wear light-colored clothes to spot ticks easily 
• Sprayinsectrepellentson your clothes 
• While outside, check your clothes frequently for ticks 
• On your return home, inspect yourself thoroughly for ticks