Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD The best way to remove a tick from your skin is to gently pull it off with tweezers.

Removing ticks from pets safely requires fine-point tweezers, grasping the bug close to the skin and pulling in a slow, steady motion. Proper removal reduces the chance of infection and ensures the ...

The CDC says you should always get checked out if you develop a rash or fever in the weeks following a tick bite. "Never, ever, ever, ever remove it with your own hands. You're just gonna have to ...