Remove attached ticks promptly. Use fine-pointed tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible. Pull up on the tick with slow, even pressure to gradually ease out the mouth parts. Wash the area of the tick bite AND your hands with soap and water after the tick is removed. DO NOT use petroleum jelly, noxious chemicals, nail polish remover, or hot objects to remove ticks.
Improper removal can increase the chances of infection.