Bit by tick? Doctor gives removal advice

CLEVELAND (WKBN) — Tick season is back, and if you enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to keep an eye out for those little critters.

Doctors say ticks are typically found in wooded areas or places with tall grass where they can crawl onto their prey. To help avoid being bit, he recommends using tick repellent and wearing long-sleeved, light-colored clothing.

If a tick does wind up biting you, Dr. Christopher Bazzoli from the Cleveland Clinic says it’s very important to make sure you properly remove the tick.

“Simply get a good pair of tweezers, you’re going to go right at the head, right where the head is attached into the skin, and you’re going to pull straight up,” he said. “So nice, simple movement, nice steady pressure.”

Once you remove the tick, be sure to wash the area with soap and water so it doesn’t get infected. You should also be on the lookout for any symptoms like a fever, chills, aches, pains and rashes. If they become severe, it’s best to seek medical attention.

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