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What information should be shared with NHS 111 after a tick bite?

Give the date, likely location, travel, attachment and removal details, rash or symptoms and any important medical circumstances.

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Short answer

Give the date, likely location, travel, attachment and removal details, rash or symptoms and any important medical circumstances.

At a glance

Give the date, likely location, travel, attachment and removal details, rash or symptoms and any important medical circumstances. Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

Key takeaways

• Give the date, likely location, travel, attachment and removal details, rash or symptoms and any important medical circumstances.

• Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

• 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

Give the date, likely location, travel, attachment and removal details, rash or symptoms and any important medical circumstances.

Use it in context

Clean the site, check for other ticks, record exposure and use regional advice for rash, illness or concerning local change.

Practical 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.