GP James Douglas of the Tweedale Medical Centre is a leading voice around Lyme Disease and Tick Bites in Scotland. We sat down with him to discuss ticks, how to spot them and how to remove them.

00:00 - 00:57 What does a tick look like?
00:57 - 01:36 Where are ticks found?
01:37 - 02:41 When is tick season?
02:42 - 04:22 What is the best way to remove a tick?
04.22 - 05:01 What happens if some of the tick remains in your skin?

Lyme disease: What you need to know
🔗    • Lyme disease: What is it?  

For more info on Lyme disease
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For more info on removing ticks safely
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