Over the following weeks, watch for an expanding rash, fever, headache, unusual fatigue, or other new symptoms. A small bump immediately afterward often reflects irritation, and Lyme disease does not always produce a bull’s-eye rash. Contact your child’s clinician promptly about symptoms or a potentially high-risk bite: preventive antibiotics may be appropriate in selected cases, ideally assessed within 72 hours of removal. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty or new weakness. Calm action and informed follow-up offer more protection than panic.
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