Tick bite

Here’s what you should do:

1. Remove the tick as quickly as possible (or have it removed) and check the child for additional tick bites.
2. Use a tick tweezer to carefully remove the tick.
3. Always pull the tick out straight, without twisting.
4. Avoid crushing or squeezing the tick, as this increases the risk of disease transmission.
5. Important: Continue to monitor the bite site for weeks after the tick bite! If an infection occurs, the following symptoms may appear:
6. Flu-like symptoms such as fever, stiff neck, headache (suspected tick-borne encephalitis, TBE)
7. Skin redness along with joint pain/swelling, paralysis symptoms (suspected Lyme disease)

1. Dress children in long, tight-fitting clothing for protection when they play outdoors (forests, meadows, fields).
2. Check for tick bites after spending time outdoors.
3. Examine skin areas such as armpits, neck, groin, and head.
4. Get advice from a pediatrician about the TBE vaccination.
5. Equip any pets with a tick collar.