How to Stay Calm When You Notice Unwanted “Visitors” in Your Child’s Hair

Ticks are very small parasitic organisms that survive by feeding on the blood of humans, mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles. They are most commonly found in outdoor environments such as forests, grassy fields, hiking trails, gardens, and areas where wildlife or domestic animals frequently pass through. Because of their extremely small size, ticks are often difficult to notice at first glance, especially when they attach to hidden areas of the body.

Their bites are typically painless, which means a person or animal may not realize a tick has latched on until hours or even days later. Once a tick attaches to the skin, it uses specialized mouthparts to anchor itself firmly while it feeds slowly continue reading …