Tick Removal and Lyme Disease Testing in New Haven CT

Fast, Safe Tick Removal — No Appointment Needed.

At AFC New Haven, we offer professional tick removal and Lyme disease testingM with same-day service. Our experienced providers perform on-site tick removal and symptom evaluation to help catch potential infections before they become serious.

What to Know About Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Ticks are small parasites that can transmit dangerous illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, which can cause long-term health complications if untreated. While they’re most active in summer, ticks can pose a risk throughout the year in warmer weather.

It usually takes 36 to 48 hours for a tick to transmit disease after latching onto the skin. That’s why early detection and removal are critical to prevention.

If you’ve been bitten or are noticing symptoms like rash, fever, or fatigue, walk into AFC New Haven or save your spot online for fast, expert care you can trust.

How to Remove a Tick

If you find a tick quickly, you can usually remove it simply by gently lifting it with a clean pair of tweezers. Pull upward slowly so as to not pull the body off the tick’s mouth parts, which could remain stuck in your skin.

Keep in mind you should never crush a tick with your fingers, as this can puncture your skin and expose you to the pathogens the tick carries. Instead, if you need to dispose of a tick, you can rely on suffocating it in a plastic bag, jar, burning it, or placing it in alcohol.

How to Avoid Tick Bites

The main way to avoid tick bites is by understanding where ticks live and how to deter them. Following these steps is your best bet for preventing tick bites

Know Where Ticks Live

Ticks live in areas such as forests, brushy areas, and in grass. They even live on some animals. Be mindful of the time you spend in areas like this that expose you to ticks, and be extra vigilant for ticks.

Dress to Protect Yourself

When hiking or camping, tuck your pant legs into your socks to prevent ticks from easily entering low to the ground. Use permethrin or an EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET to deter ticks. If you’re going on a camping trip, you can treat your clothes with permethrin ahead of time.

Get Urgent Care Tick Removal Near You

If a tick has engorged or fed itself on your blood, you may need medical treatment for post-exposure prophylaxis for Lyme disease. AFC New Haven is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC New Haven to help remove ticks and assess any bites quickly and effectively.