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How should a tick be removed from behind the ear?

Use good light and help from another person to engage the tick at skin level; seek professional help if the site cannot be reached safely.

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Short answer

Use good light and help from another person to engage the tick at skin level; seek professional help if the site cannot be reached safely.

At a glance

Use good light and help from another person to engage the tick at skin level; seek professional help if the site cannot be reached safely. 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

• Use good light and help from another person to engage the tick at skin level; seek professional help if the site cannot be reached safely.

• 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

Use good light and help from another person to engage the tick at skin level; seek professional help if the site cannot be reached safely.

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.