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Ticks love the warm summer months, and some of them carry different diseases that can be transferred to humans. Lyme disease is one of the most common diseases found in ticks. AFC Urgent Care Toms River can remove ticks from the skin and test any patient for Lyme. It’s critical to remove the entire tick after being bitten, so if you’re in need, visit our walk-in clinic today.
If you’re outside during the summer, you want to be on the lookout for ticks. If you’ve already been bitten, learn more about the early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease.
Removing a tick is not hard, but it can be difficult if someone is squeamish. It’s critical that you remove the head that is embedded in the skin. Try to remove the head and body as soon as you notice them. The longer a tick is in the skin, the more likely it is to transfer disease.
Use tweezers and apply even pressure as you pull upward. If you’re not able to remove the head or if the tick breaks in two, visit AFC Toms River today. Don’t crush the tick with your fingers, but instead flush it down the toilet, submerge it in rubbing alcohol, or wrap it tightly in tape and dispose of it.
Lyme disease comes in different waves. As soon as you notice any of the early symptoms, it’s important to visit a medical provider and receive treatment. If you leave Lyme untreated, it will develop into more severe symptoms that can impact your daily life.
Early signs of Lyme include:
These symptoms will develop between a few days to a few weeks after getting bit by an infected tick.
There are a few methods you can try to prevent any tick bites. Of course, this isn’t a guarantee, but it may help you from developing debilitating Lyme symptoms.
Try these tips to prevent any future tick bites:
If you’ve recently been bit by a tick, visit AFC Urgent Care Toms River for treatment. Our on-site lab can test for Lyme disease, and our medical providers can remove any stubborn ticks. Visit our walk-in center today, or call us now for more information at (732) 719-7788.
CALL US TODAY | (732) 719-7788
Call (732) 719-7788 for more information about our Toms River urgent care services.