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How do you remove a eastern black-legged tick?

To remove an eastern black-legged tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure, ensuring you remove the entire tick without twisting or crushing it.

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