How to properly pull out a tick
1) Prepare the tools: To remove ticks, it is ideal to use special tweezers or tick forceps, which are available in pharmacies. If you don’t have a special tool, you can use ordinary cosmetic tweezers.
2) Disinfect the area around the tick: Before handling, disinfect the area around the tick with alcohol or a disinfectant.
3) Correct grip: Hold the tick as close to the skin as possible to avoid tearing it. Press the tweezers gently but firmly.
4) Slow and smooth withdrawal: Pull the tick up slowly and steadily, without twisting or tearing. Quick and jerky movements can cause part of the tick to remain in the skin.
5) Disinfection of the wound: After removing the tick, disinfect the area again.
6) Elimination of the tick: You can wrap the tick in a piece of paper and flush it down the toilet or burn it. Do not try to crush it with your fingers.
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How not to pull out a tick
1) Do not rotate the tick: Some people think it’s good to turn the tick counterclockwise. However, this can cause a part of the tick, which may not even be noticed by the naked eye, to remain in the skin
2) Do not try to suffocate the tick: Applying oil, cream, or other substances to the tick to suffocate it can cause the tick to regurgitate the contents of its intestines into the wound, increasing the risk of infection. .
3) Do not squeeze the body of the tick: By squeezing the body of the tick, you can transfer more bacteria to your body.
How to protect yourself from ticks
1) Clothing: Wear light-colored, long sleeves and pants. Tuck your pants into your socks so ticks can’t easily reach your skin.
2) Repellents: Use repellents containing DEET or other active substances. Apply them to the skin and clothes in sufficient quantity.
3) Vaccine: There is an effective vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis, which is recommended by experts especially for people living in risk areas.
After returning from nature, thoroughly examine the whole body, especially the places with delicate skin, such as the armpits, groin and knee pits!
