Tick Bites
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you developed any flu-like symptoms within 6 weeks of a known or suspected tick bite?
See significance of flu-like symptoms after a tick bite if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have 2 or more of the following flu-like symptoms?
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches (myalgia)
- General feeling of illness (malaise)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: January 17, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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