The Right Way #4: Thoroughly Clean The Bite And Your Hands
The Right Way #5: Dispose Of The Tick Properly
Once the tick is out of your body, you’re not done with it — you need to make sure to dispose of it properly.
The CDC explains that in order to dispose of a live tick correctly, you should flush it down the toilet, wrap it tightly in tape, submerse it in alcohol, or place it in a sealed bag/container and throw it away.
The Right Way #6: Watch For Symptoms
After you’ve disposed of your tick, make sure to watch your body for symptoms.
Some common symptoms that require a follow-up include fever and rash. Make sure that you tell your doctor about when the tick bit you and where you got the tick bite.
According to WebMD, if you’re concerned about the possibility that a tick might be carrying a disease when you get the bite, you can put the tick into a ziplock bag and put it in the freezer for later identification.