Tick Bites & Lyme Disease Detection in Cedar Grove, NJ
The warmer months between April and September are known for popular outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. Being in the outdoors can be fun, but the fun can stop when you get bit by a tick. At AFC Urgent Care Cedar Grove, we provide on-site testing for Lyme Disease and perform tick removal procedures on a walk-in basis. Between 3-30 days after being bitten, some individuals may experience symptoms of tick-borne illnesses such as:- Bull’s Eye Pattern Rash
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Wearing protective clothing during outdoor activities
- Walking in the center of hike trails
- Conducting full-body checks when returning indoors
- Showering immediately after outdoor activities