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Check for Ticks

Check for ticks during summer months. If you find a tick, remove it by grasping with small tweezers, as close to the skin as possible, and pull slowly. Wash area and apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment. Watch for infection and see your doctor if rash develops.

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