I live in Connecticut and my pedi said they don’t test ticks lol.JoJo728 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:20 pmIn some areas with a high incidents of Lyme disease, some doctors do test ticks. My DD was bitten and we kept the tick. She got the bullseye and our doctor had the tick tested to be sure.Anonymous 3 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 2:12 pmThat's what I was thinking. And the replies to bring the tick to a laboratory for testing? Really?? Just pull the tick off and move on LOL.
Updated Ewwwww!!!! What should I do???
From the CDC....JoJo728 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:20 pmIn some areas with a high incidents of Lyme disease, some doctors do test ticks. My DD was bitten and we kept the tick. She got the bullseye and our doctor had the tick tested to be sure.Anonymous 3 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 2:12 pmThat's what I was thinking. And the replies to bring the tick to a laboratory for testing? Really?? Just pull the tick off and move on LOL.
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/removal/index.html
It basically says tick testing labs aren’t regulated like human labs are.
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First Aid
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First Aid has been expanded.
If a tick is attached to you, follow these steps to remove it:
Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to its head or mouth. DO NOT use your bare fingers. If you don’t have tweezers and need to use your fingers, use a tissue or paper towel.
Pull the tick straight out with a slow and steady motion. Avoid squeezing or crushing the tick. Be careful not to leave the head embedded in the skin.
Clean the area well with soap and water. Also wash your hands thoroughly.
Save the tick in a jar. Watch the person who was bitten carefully over the next week or two for symptoms of Lyme disease.
If all parts of the tick can't be removed, get medical help. Bring the tick in the jar to your doctor appointment.
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First Aid has been expanded.
If a tick is attached to you, follow these steps to remove it:
Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to its head or mouth. DO NOT use your bare fingers. If you don’t have tweezers and need to use your fingers, use a tissue or paper towel.
Pull the tick straight out with a slow and steady motion. Avoid squeezing or crushing the tick. Be careful not to leave the head embedded in the skin.
Clean the area well with soap and water. Also wash your hands thoroughly.
Save the tick in a jar. Watch the person who was bitten carefully over the next week or two for symptoms of Lyme disease.
If all parts of the tick can't be removed, get medical help. Bring the tick in the jar to your doctor appointment.
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I probably would panic. Ticks are no where in my wheelhouse. Never. And from the other posts, I’m so glad my son was never interested in scouts.
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