When to worry about a tick bite?
Bret Schmidt
2025-10-07 18:46:28
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Seek medical attention if you observe any of these symptoms and have recently had a tick bite, live in an area known for Lyme disease, or have recently traveled to an area where Lyme disease occurs. Early signs and symptoms (3 to 30 days after tick bite) Fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes may occur in the absence of rash. Begins at the site of a tick bite after a delay of 3 to 30 days (average is about 7 days). Reminder Seek medical attention if you observe any of these symptoms and have had a recent tick bite, live in an area known for Lyme disease, or have recently traveled to an area where Lyme disease occurs. A small bump or redness at the site of a tick bite that occurs immediately and resembles a mosquito bite, is common. This irritation generally goes away in 1-2 days and is not a sign of Lyme disease.
Coralie Nienow
2025-10-07 15:59:32
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When to seek emergency help Call 911 or your local emergency number if you develop: A severe headache Difficulty breathing Paralysis Heart palpitations. Contact your healthcare professional if: You aren't able to completely remove the tick. The longer the tick remains attached to the skin, the greater the risk of getting a disease from it. You develop flu-like signs and symptoms. You think the bite site is infected. You think you were bitten by a deer tick. In general, to spread Lyme disease a tick needs to be attached to a person's skin for at least 36 hours. Other infections can be transferred in a few hours or even a few minutes. The rash usually appears within 3 to 14 days. Consult your provider even if the rash disappears because you may still be at risk of having the disease.
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