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Tick Removal Procedures*
• Do not burn or use any substance on tick • Do not grasp, squeeze, or twist body of tick • Grasp tick close to the skin with tweezers • Pull tick straight out • Use antiseptic on skin • Disinfect tweezers • Wash hands thoroughly • Always see a physician for possible diagnosis, testing, and treatment *************************************************** • If desired, can save tick to be tested at tick testing laboratory Some examples of tick-testing labs: IGeneX Labs, Palo Alto, CA: 800-832-3200 MDL, Mt. Laurel, NJ: 877-269-0090 NJ Labs, New Brunswick, NJ: 732-249-0148 From Lyme Disease Association’s LymeR Primer brochure. Click here to download brochure. *This material is presented to provide practical and useful information on the subject matter covered. It is being presented with the understanding that the LDA is not engaged in rendering medical or other professional services. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. |
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