Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide
en español: Extracción de garrapatas: Guía paso a paso
Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD
You just found a tick on your child! What should you do?
First, don't panic. It's true that Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. But your child's risk of developing Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick is very low.