https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-tick-on-your-body-according-to-an-expertContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-tick-on-your-body-according-to-an-experthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-tick-on-your-body-according-to-an-expert#u1326Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:52:23 +0000Tick bites are rising across the U.S., with pets often the initial carriers. Experts emphasize calm removal and monitoring for symptoms. Rare tick-borne illnesses like Rickettsia lanei are emerging, while Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome remain key concerns. ER visits are up, especially in the Midwest and Connecticut.What's confirmed:Remove a tick using fine-tipped tweezers, grasping it as close to the skin as possible and pulling straight out with steady pressure.Do not use folk remedies like burning the tick or applying nail polish, as these can increase infection risk.Clean the bite area