Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You feel weak or very sick
• You can't remove the tick
• You can't remove the tick's head that has broken off in the skin
  Note: if the removed tick is moving, it was completely removed)
• Widespread rash occurs 2 to 14 days following the bite
• Fever or severe headache occurs 2 to 14 days following the bite
• Bite looks infected (e.g., spreading redness, pus)
  Note: infection doesn't start until at least 24-48 hours after the bite