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How should a tick be removed from the armpit?

Position the arm comfortably, expose the attachment point and use a suitable tool close to the skin without squeezing the tick's body.

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Short answer

Position the arm comfortably, expose the attachment point and use a suitable tool close to the skin without squeezing the tick's body.

At a glance

Position the arm comfortably, expose the attachment point and use a suitable tool close to the skin without squeezing the tick's body. Engage the tick at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow that tool’s movement instructions. Do not burn, coat, crush or repeatedly squeeze it.

Key takeaways

• Position the arm comfortably, expose the attachment point and use a suitable tool close to the skin without squeezing the tick's body.

• Engage the tick at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow that tool’s movement instructions. Do not burn, coat, crush or repeatedly squeeze it.

• 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

Position the arm comfortably, expose the attachment point and use a suitable tool close to the skin without squeezing the tick's body.

Use it in context

Engage the tick at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow that tool’s movement instructions. Do not burn, coat, crush or repeatedly squeeze it.

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.