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Can showering remove every tick?
No. Showering may wash away some unattached ticks and creates a good opportunity to check, but it will not reliably remove a tick that is already attached.
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Water is not an attachment tool
An attached tick is anchored in the skin and needs controlled mechanical removal. Soap and water do not guarantee release.
Use the opportunity well
Feel hidden areas while washing and use a mirror afterwards. Check the scalp, ears, waist, groin, armpits and behind the knees.