Free printable human tick-check guide

Printable Human Tick-Check Body Map

Download a free one-page A4 human tick-check body map for calm head-to-toe checks after walking, gardening, camping, outdoor work, school trips and other outdoor activities.

What this printable includes

A front-and-back body map, tick-check checklist, child-specific reminder, four-step calm routine and current safe-removal reminder.

How to use it

Use good light and a mirror or trusted helper where appropriate. Look and feel carefully from head to toe, check clothing and equipment, and tick each area as it is checked. Keep checks private and age-appropriate.

Why it is useful

Ticks can attach anywhere. The map highlights commonly overlooked areas while clearly reminding users to check the whole body rather than only the marked points.

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If you find an attached tick

Remove it promptly using an appropriate tick-removal tool or fine-tipped tweezers and follow current instructions. Do not use heat, petroleum jelly, nail polish or other home remedies. Seek medical advice if you become unwell or develop a spreading rash after a possible tick bite.

Information reviewed against current UK Health Security Agency tick-awareness guidance and NHS Lyme disease guidance. Follow current local health advice.