Tick Bites

Ticks are common around the South Shore and bites happen year-round. Most tick bites aren't painful, and require simple removal of the tick with a tweezers. 

However, some ticks carry bacteria that transmit Lyme Disease and other illnesses.

When should I seek treatment for a tick bite?

• A tick has been attached more than 36 hours
• You are experiencing a rash or bump, including a bulls-eye
• You are experiencing flu-like symptoms, including a headache, fever, chills, or muscle and joint pain 
• You think the bite is infected
• You think you were bitten by a deer tick

If possible, bring the tick or a photo of the tick with you to Health Express. Find a location here.