Ticks
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that can transmit diseases to humans and animals. If you have been bitten by a tick, it’s important to seek prompt treatment to prevent the development of any associated illnesses.
TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track in Tampa Bay, offers treatment for tick bites at its over 15 walk-in clinics in the Tampa Bay area. The clinics are staffed by trained healthcare professionals who are equipped to diagnose and treat tick-borne illnesses.
The first step in treating a tick bite is to remove the tick. It’s important to remove the tick as soon as possible to reduce the risk of infection. TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track healthcare professionals can safely remove the tick and provide advice on how to prevent tick bites in the future.
In some cases, tick bites can lead to illnesses such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever or other tick-borne illnesses. If you experience symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, or a rash after a tick bite, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track healthcare professionals can diagnose and treat these illnesses if they are present.
TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track in Tampa Bay offers convenient, accessible, and affordable healthcare services for tick bites and associated illnesses. Patients can walk into any of their over 15 clinics without an appointment and receive prompt and professional treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ticks
Here are some frequently asked questions about ticks:
Ticks’ treatment at TGH Urgent Care
TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track offers treatment for tick bites and associated illnesses at its over 15 walk-in clinics in the Tampa Bay area. The clinics are staffed by trained healthcare professionals who are equipped to diagnose and treat tick-borne illnesses.
If you have an issue with ticks, visit TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track. Our over 15 walk-in clinics offer prompt and professional treatment for tick bites and associated illnesses. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can minimize your wait time by utilizing our “On my way” system by signing in before your arrival.
Here are some sources and references for the information provided:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Ticks. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html