“Promptly remove embedded ticks from the skin with a pair of fine-pointed tweezers; don’t burn them, apply petroleum jelly or essential oils, or try any other trends you see floating around the internet.”

Recently, I talked with Healthgrades for my latest article about 5 Tick Bite Prevention Tips. It’s so important to know how to protect yourself from tick bites and properly remove them if one becomes embedded in you. Just this week alone, I was contacted by five people who acquired tick bites while enjoying their daily lives. Take a few minutes and check out my article.

Prevention is key to avoiding Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections!