Tick Removal and Lyme Disease Testing in Shelton CT

Safe, Fast Tick Removal — Walk In or Save Your Spot Online

At AFC Shelton, we offer professional tick removal and Lyme disease testing with no appointment required. Our skilled providers handle on-site removal and evaluation, helping catch potential infections early—before they become serious.

The Facts About Tick Bites & Lyme Disease

Ticks are tiny parasites that can carry diseases, with Lyme disease being the most common and potentially serious. While ticks are most active during the summer, they can survive and spread disease throughout the year if temperatures are mild.

It typically takes 36 to 48 hours for a tick to transmit illness. That’s why daily checks and prompt removal are your best defense.

Bitten by a tick or experiencing symptoms like a rash, fever, or joint pain? Walk into AFC Shelton or save your spot online for expert care you can count on.

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 Shelton is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC Shelton to help remove ticks and assess any bites quickly and effectively.