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Tick bites: First aid
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To take care of a tick bite
When to seek emergency care
When to contact your doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
When to call your doctor
To take care of a tick bite
When to seek emergency care
When to contact your doctor
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
When to call your doctor
Content
Most tick bites are painless and cause only minor signs and symptoms, such as redness, swelling or a sore on the skin. But some ticks transmit bacteria that cause illnesses, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. In general, to transmit Lyme disease a tick needs to be attached for at least 36 hours. Other infections can be transferred in a few hours or even a few minutes.
