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Management of tick bites in Australia

This fact sheet covers how to safely manage a tick bite, safely remove a tick to prevent allergic reactions to tick bites, and how people allergic to tick bites should safely manage a bite.

Published:

25 November 2022

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Management of tick bites in Australia fact sheet

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Fact sheet

Published:

25 November 2022

Description:

This factsheet should be read alongside the 'Prevention of tick bites in Australia' fact sheet.

Last updated:

5 December 2025

Part of a collection:

Tick bite–associated illnesses – Resources for the general public

Last updated:

5 December 2025

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Management of tick bites in Australia fact sheet