The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding residents to remove ticks as soon as possible after finding one attached to the body.
According to the department, a person does not need to wait to see a healthcare provider before removing an attached tick.
The department recommends using clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. The tick should then be pulled away from the skin using steady, even pressure.
After removal, the live tick should be disposed of without crushing it with bare fingers. The bite area and hands should be thoroughly cleaned.
The department also recommends checking the rest of the body for additional ticks.
More information about tick removal is available at https://bit.ly/4gCnARi.
Photo credits to Pennsylvania Department of Health
