Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Ticks are particularly common in grassy and ... These small spider-like creatures attach themselves to the skin and burrow their head in. They are a particular scourge for dog walkers, favouring ...

At some point on his ride, at least one black-legged tick burrowed into his skin. Five days later, the mountain biker developed symptoms commonly associated with a viral infection - fatigue ...