Ticks can spread borreliosis (Lyme’s disease), tularaemia and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), so it is important to protect yourself. When moving about outdoors, you should wear boots and clothes that cover your skin. Tick repellents can also reduce the risk of getting bitten.
After spending time outdoors, we recommend carefully inspecting your skin and clothes, as the sooner you remove a tick, the smaller the risk of contracting a disease. If you have been bitten by a tick, you should keep an eye on the bite site for any skin symptoms.
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Need treatment? Carry out the Omaolo tick bite symptom assessment
You can fill out the Omaolo tick bite symptom assessment to find out yourself whether you need to seek treatment for symptoms related to a tick bite. The symptom assessment is intended for ages 15 and above and is suitable for examining early symptoms if you have been bitten or suspect that you may have been bitten by a tick.
Depending on your situation, you will be provided with treatment instructions, such as instructions for removing a tick attached to your skin – or, if necessary, you can contact a health care professional around the clock.
Carry out the symptom assessment here(Link leads to external service)
