Health Tip: How to Get Rid of an Embedded Tick

-- Many ticks carry disease, so it's important to remove a tick if it bites you and becomes embedded in your skin.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health suggests how to safely remove a tick:

• Use fine-tipped tweezers.
• Grab the tick close to the skin and gently pull up to remove the entire tick.
• Don't use a home remedy, such as petroleum jelly or nail polish.
• After removing the tick, clean the bite area and wash your hands thoroughly.
• If you develop a fever, severe headache or a rash within weeks of removing the tick, see a doctor promptly.