Direct guidance
What to know or do
Remove an attached tick promptly with appropriate fine-tipped tweezers, save identifying information if practical and contact care about rash, fever, headache, facial weakness, joint symptoms or treatment options.
What changes the answer
- The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
- Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
- Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available
Check with your care team
When to get individual help
Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.