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What do I need to do for a tick bite?

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Phunkychicken · 06/07/2025 15:49

Think was bitten by a tick today, I didn't realize it was a tick and picked it off but I think there's nothing left in the bite.

It's a bit itchy but do I need to seek help view or only if I develop other subprime lsymptoms? I'm going away in a fortnight and with my luck I'll get ill then.

To not drip feed I'm under the suspected cancer pathway, awaiting biopsy results and due a follow up op in 4 weeks.

What do I need to do for a tick bite?
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TakeMe2Insanity · 06/07/2025 15:54

Google of course!

www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/injuries/skin-injuries/tick-bites/

nksw · 06/07/2025 15:56

Get onto 111 and get some antibiotics ASAP.

JaninaDuszejko · 06/07/2025 15:57

Watch for the early symptoms of Lyme disease.

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whatwasthatnoise · 06/07/2025 15:58

The NHS says do nothing unless you feel unwell or have a rash.
I'd give the area a good wash then slap on some savlon.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

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