When Should You Visit Urgent Care?

You should seek medical attention if:

• A tick is still attached and you need assistance removing it
• You believe the tick was attached for an extended period
• You develop a red rash or a "bull's-eye" rash
• You experience fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, or joint pain after a tick bite
• The bite becomes increasingly red, swollen, painful, or shows signs of infection
• You're unsure whether preventive treatment is recommended

Prompt evaluation is especially important if you live in or have recently visited an area where Lyme disease is common.

Symptoms:

Some symptoms may not appear until days or even weeks after a tick bite. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience:

• Expanding redness or rash
• Fever or chills
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Muscle or joint pain
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Facial weakness or other unusual neurological symptoms