Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As a pediatrician and mom, I’m sharing essential advice on what to do if you find a tick on your child, including proper tick removal steps and how to recognize early signs of Lyme disease. Learn how to spot a Lyme disease rash, track symptoms over 30 days, and know when to call your pediatrician so you can protect your child with confidence. Subscribe for reliable, evidence-based pediatric medical advice to keep your family safe during outdoor adventures!
00:00 Intro
00:36 Ticks and Lyme Disease
02:11 How to remove a tick
04:17 What type of ticks have lyme disease?
05:04 Areas with Lyme Disease
05:43 How fast can a tick give me lyme disease?
07:12 What does lyme disease bulls eye look like?
09:27 Stages of Lyme disease
12:11 Can you test for Lyme disease right after a tick bite?
14:06 Should my child take an antibiotic for lyme disease?
15:30 When to call the doctor after a tick bite
17:09 The Bottom Line
Resources:
Tick removal: childrensmn.org/blog/preventing-treating-lyme-disease-clinicians-need-know
Deer tick ID and transmission: mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease and fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ticks-and-lyme-disease
Attachment time and risk: aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p652
Rash timing and symptoms: cdc.gov/lyme/signs-symptoms
Lyme arthritis in kids: massgeneralbrigham.org newsroom, Lyme disease in kids
Neurologic involvement: acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.24495
PTLDS and treatment guidelines: idsociety.org IDSA/AAN/ACR Lyme guideline clinician summary
Prolonged antibiotics research: niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease-antibiotic-treatment-research
Pediatric management and doxycycline at all ages: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/149/3/e2021054980 (AAP, Management of Pediatric Lyme Disease)
****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****
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Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, Lyme disease symptoms in kids, Pediatrician tick bite advice, How to remove a tick safely, Lyme disease rash pictures, Tick bite on child scalp, Signs of Lyme disease, Deer tick vs dog tick, When to call doctor for tick bite
As a pediatrician and mom, I’m sharing essential advice on what to do if you find a tick on your child, including proper tick removal steps and how to recognize early signs of Lyme disease. Learn how to spot a Lyme disease rash, track symptoms over 30 days, and know when to call your pediatrician so you can protect your child with confidence. Subscribe for reliable, evidence-based pediatric medical advice to keep your family safe during outdoor adventures!
00:00 Intro
00:36 Ticks and Lyme Disease
02:11 How to remove a tick
04:17 What type of ticks have lyme disease?
05:04 Areas with Lyme Disease
05:43 How fast can a tick give me lyme disease?
07:12 What does lyme disease bulls eye look like?
09:27 Stages of Lyme disease
12:11 Can you test for Lyme disease right after a tick bite?
14:06 Should my child take an antibiotic for lyme disease?
15:30 When to call the doctor after a tick bite
17:09 The Bottom Line
Resources:
Tick removal: childrensmn.org/blog/preventing-treating-lyme-disease-clinicians-need-know
Deer tick ID and transmission: mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease and fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ticks-and-lyme-disease
Attachment time and risk: aafp.org/afp/2021/1200/p652
Rash timing and symptoms: cdc.gov/lyme/signs-symptoms
Lyme arthritis in kids: massgeneralbrigham.org newsroom, Lyme disease in kids
Neurologic involvement: acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.24495
PTLDS and treatment guidelines: idsociety.org IDSA/AAN/ACR Lyme guideline clinician summary
Prolonged antibiotics research: niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/lyme-disease-antibiotic-treatment-research
Pediatric management and doxycycline at all ages: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/149/3/e2021054980 (AAP, Management of Pediatric Lyme Disease)
****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****
Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit pedsdoctalk.com/courses
Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter
SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalkTV to stay up to date! youtube.com/@pedsdoctalktv
Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps.
Many more resources at pedsdoctalk.com
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: instagram.com/pedsdoctalk
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@pedsdoctalk
Facebook: facebook.com/pedsdoctalk
Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, Lyme disease symptoms in kids, Pediatrician tick bite advice, How to remove a tick safely, Lyme disease rash pictures, Tick bite on child scalp, Signs of Lyme disease, Deer tick vs dog tick, When to call doctor for tick bite
