What happens if you don't remove a tick? According to the CDC, specific tick species can spread diseases like Lyme disease, southern-tick associated rash sickness (STARI) and Rocky Mountain ...

The CDC reports a rise in tick bites leading to ER visits, with Alabama residents advised to take precautions against local ...

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer. Ticks can be flushed down the toilet or soaked in alcohol to kill them.

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer. Ticks can be flushed down the toilet or soaked in alcohol to kill them.

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small… ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a ...

More ticks have been found active in Ohio. Here's are the hot spots and common species in Ohio, how to prevent bites, and what to do if you're bitten.