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How should clothing be handled after tick removal?

Inspect garments for additional ticks and follow fabric instructions and regional guidance for washing or drying before reuse.

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Short answer

Inspect garments for additional ticks and follow fabric instructions and regional guidance for washing or drying before reuse.

At a glance

Inspect garments for additional ticks and follow fabric instructions and regional guidance for washing or drying before reuse. Clean the site, check for additional ticks and record exposure details. Follow regional advice if an expanding rash, illness or concerning local change develops.

Key takeaways

• Inspect garments for additional ticks and follow fabric instructions and regional guidance for washing or drying before reuse.

• Clean the site, check for additional ticks and record exposure details. Follow regional advice if an expanding rash, illness or concerning local change develops.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Inspect garments for additional ticks and follow fabric instructions and regional guidance for washing or drying before reuse.

Use it in context

Clean the site, check for additional ticks and record exposure details. Follow regional advice if an expanding rash, illness or concerning local change develops.

Next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.