Jazmin Anderson
Jazmin Anderson is a 2026 Corporate Communications intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She studies journalism and advertising at Central Michigan University.
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How to Remove a Tick
- To remove a tick, use fine‑tipped tweezers that have been disinfected with alcohol, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upward with steady pressure.
- After removal, place the tick in a sealed container, wrap it in tape, flush it or submerge it in alcohol, then clean the bite site and your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
- Monitor the bite area for a rash, fever, muscle aches or headaches in the weeks after removal and contact a health‑care provider right away; early treatment can prevent serious complications from Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and other tick‑borne illnesses.