As tick season arrives in Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing updated recommendations on how to safely remove ticks and prevent bites. While fine-tipped ...

Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use fine, pointed tweezers to grab the tick close to the skin. Lift steadily without twisting the ...

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do according to guidance from the CDC and other specialists. How do I properly remove a tick? Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers or a tick-removing tool ...