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With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.

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Step 6: Seek Immediate Care if Needed Go to an urgent care center if the tick is still attached, or you had a tick attached ...

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People don’t think much about ticks until one turns up on their dog or their own skin. But these little things are more than a minor annoyance. Some types carry bacteria that can lead to ...

In dogs, ticks are most often found on their head and ... Use the tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the surface of your pet’s skin as you can. Then, pull upwards steadily and evenly.