What to do
- Remove the tick as soon as possible
- Clean the area with soap and water
- Note the date of the bite and the location on the body
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DISEASE INFORMATION
After a tick bite, most people do not develop illness. Medical assessment may be relevant if symptoms develop or if a typical expanding rash occurs. Advice depends on timing, symptoms, and individual risk factors.
Seek medical assessment if you develop any sign of Lyme disease:
If the patient appears seriously ill, call 112.
A doctor can assess symptoms and advise on appropriate next steps. Prescribing decisions depend on clinical assessment and applicable rules.
