If a tick is attached to skin, it should be removed with tweezers, not fingers. Press into the skin, grasp the front of the tick’s head and pull at right angles to the skin. Place the tick in a sealed plastic bag for later identification. Then wash the area and your hands thoroughly.
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 - Page 16 News List
Danger in a grassy stroll
Lyme disease, a common tick-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere, is maddeningly difficult to diagnose — but late or inadequate treatment can lead to debilitating chronic symptoms
By Jane E. Brody / NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK
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