Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove it as soon as possible — the right way. Dr. Naomi Hauser, infectious diseases specialist at UC Davis Medical Center, explains how to safely remove a tick using clean tweezers, avoid common mistakes like twisting, and what to do next to lower your risk of Lyme disease or other infections.

Video description: An image of a fully engorged tick in a person's skin. Dr. Hauser is standing outside as she explains the removal process. We then see video of tweezers removing a tick by pulling it straight up, and some close-up images of ticks.

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