What do you give after embedded tick?

[colleenrn]

Pulled three embedded ticks (deer tick nymphs) yesterday- one off my 5 year old with Lyme and two off my 9 year old (not diagnosed with Lyme yet...). I know some people give antibiotics prophylactically after pulling embedded ticks from endemic areas. Five year old on week 2 of doxy and still on ceftin. Nine year old takes daily zithromax. I am watching them closely fr any new symptoms or rashes, but wondering what to do.

TIA.

Colleen

[LNN]

I'd call your LLMD and ask his opinion. The 5yo is probably ok since he's on doxy. Not sure about the 9 yo.

[philamom]

I agree with LLM and give a call to your LLMD. Some ticks can carry Babesia which would require something other than an antibiotic. So keep an eye for any new symptoms. Sorry.