What should you actually do after a tick bite?

Dr. Jess Peatross says early symptoms of a possible tick-borne infection can include a bullseye rash, fever, joint pain, fatigue, swollen bites, and flu-like symptoms. She stressed that catching issues early may help prevent them from becoming chronic.

Her advice: remove the tick carefully by pulling straight out without twisting, and make sure no parts remain embedded in the skin.

She also shared some integrative approaches she personally keeps on hand, including topical andrographis and “binder poultices” made with substances like bentonite clay, zeolite, or fulvic and humic acid mixed with water and applied to the bite area.

What do you keep on hand for tick bites?

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