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Tick Bite

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick You can't remove the tick You can't remove the tick's head that has broken off in the skin. Reason: to prevent localized infection. NOTE: If the removed tick is moving, it was completely removed Widespread rash occurs 2 to 14 days following the bite Fever or severe headache occurs 2 to 14 days following the bite Bite looks infected (e.g., spreading redness, pus); NOTE: Infection doesn't start until at least 24-48 hours after the bite Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Red-ring or bull's eye rash occurs around a tick bite Probable deer tick and it was attached for more than 24 hours (or tick appears swollen, not flat) and Lyme disease is common in your area Fever occurring within 2 weeks of a tick bite Headache or widespread rash occurring within 2 weeks of a tick bite No tetanus booster in more than 10 years
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Tick bite with no complications, and you don't think you need to be seen