It's Tick Season – If They End Up On You Or Your Kids, This Is How To Remove Them

Plus, an NHS paediatrician shares the symptoms to watch out for in the weeks after a bite.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

Nothing pains me more than having to declare “it’s tick season” – but here we are, nonetheless.

Tick season usually runs from March to October, with a peak during the warmer, humid months from April to July.

For those who haven’t come across the biting bugs before, they are small spider-like creatures with oval-shaped bodies. They’re roughly the size of a sesame seed and can have six or eight legs (depending on whether they’re fully grown or not).

Unfortunately, ticks can spread Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which, if not caught early, can lead to serious health issues over time including joint pain, nerve damage, and memory problems.

Lyme disease cases in England and Wales have risen steadily since reporting began in 1986. In 2021, there were 1,156 lab-confirmed cases reported, however the UK government estimates there are probably 1,000-2,000 additional cases each year.

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