Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Tick Bites 101: What to Do and What to Avoid - AI Podcast


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  • The safest way to remove a tick is with fine-tipped tweezers, gripping it close to your skin and pulling upward slowly without twisting or yanking
  • Trying to dig out leftover tick parts causes more harm than good; your body will naturally expel them, similar to how it handles a splinter
  • Using the wrong removal method, such as squeezing a tick or applying petroleum jelly or heat, increases your risk of infection by forcing harmful bacteria into your skin
  • Prevention starts before you go outside: wearing protective clothing, using natural repellents and performing daily tick checks drastically lowers your risk of disease
  • Tools like lint rollers, proper tick disposal methods and documenting bites with photos help you stay proactive and avoid complications from tick-borne illnesses
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