Removing a tick and what to watch for
In Finland, ticks spread Lyme disease (borreliosis) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). The sooner a tick is removed, the lower the risk of infection. This guide covers how to remove it, which symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself.
You will need
- Tick tweezers or a tick card
- Skin disinfectant
- A phone for taking a photo
- Light-coloured long trousers for outings
Steps
Check your skin daily
Check your skin every time you have been in the forest, a meadow or the garden. Look especially at the backs of the knees, groin, armpits and waist, and on children along the hairline and behind the ears.
Remove the tick straight away
Disinfect the spot
Note the date
Watch your skin for weeks
Recognise general symptoms
Consider the vaccine
Protect yourself
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