Hey everyone! The ticks are coming out in full force right now! I have removed 3 from students just this week.
Ticks like to hide in crevices (behind ears, belly button, and even our private sensitive areas!) and in our hair. Please make sure to thoroughly check your child everyday for ticks. It only take s few minutes to do this, but can save your child from a lot of pain in the future.
Above is an example of what a tick looks like before it has latched or not long after latching to our skin.
Below is an example of an engorged tick that has fed for some time.
Ticks like to hide in crevices (behind ears, belly button, and even our private sensitive areas!) and in our hair. Please make sure to thoroughly check your child everyday for ticks. It only take s few minutes to do this, but can save your child from a lot of pain in the future.
Above is an example of what a tick looks like before it has latched or not long after latching to our skin.
Below is an example of an engorged tick that has fed for some time.
When removing a tick, use tweezers, not your fingers to do so. Grab the tick at his head and pull straight upwards. Be sure to remove the entire tick and do not leave his head attached to the skin.
Some, not all, ticks are carriers of Lyme's Disease. This can leave lasting effects and damage to our organs and joints. After removing the tick, monitor the area for several days. If the tick was a carrier of Lyme's Disease a red "bulls eye" ring will form around the bite. This can take 1-2 days or upwards of a week to become apparent. So please continue to be diligent about checking the area. Especially if it is in the hair where it is easily hidden and forgotten.
Below is an example of the "bulls eye" rash that will appear. If you see this, make a doctors appointment immediately. You will need a blood test and antibiotic treatment.
Below is an example of the "bulls eye" rash that will appear. If you see this, make a doctors appointment immediately. You will need a blood test and antibiotic treatment.
Ticks are more prevalent in wooded areas but can also be found in pinestraw and mulch. They are easily contracted and easily looked over once on our bodies. Be diligent when looking for these little creatures!!