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Western Pennsylvania is one of the most highly concentrated areas in the country for Lyme disease cases. Nearly 30% of all deer ticks in the region are infected with Lyme disease, and in Butler County alone, 70% of deer ticks are infected with the disease.
If you and your family are outdoors, especially during the warmer months, it is important to know what to do if someone gets bitten by a tick. Take a look at the FAQs below to learn more:
No, home remedies – such as covering the tick in petroleum jelly, nail polish, a soapy cotton ball or rubbing alcohol – do not work to remove a tick. Some people suggest touching the tick with a hot or cold object will cause the tick to release its bite; however, this is not true either.
If you are unable to remove the tick’s head, contact your pediatrician to be seen within 24 hours.
Once you have successfully removed the tick and properly cleaned the area, you should contact your pediatrician if you believe the deer tick was attached to your child for more than 36 hours or your child is experiencing symptoms such as:
If you know the deer tick was attached for less than 36 hours, we suggest you monitor your child closely for the next two weeks for any of the symptoms listed above.
If you are unsure for how long the tick was attached, were unable to remove the tick completely or your child is experiencing any of the symptoms noted above, please contact your pediatrician.
Lyme disease is caused by a bite from infected blacklegged ticks. Here are early and late signs of Lyme disease to look out for:
Contact your pediatrician if your child is experiencing these symptoms.
No, this is not true. Those who are diagnosed with Lyme disease in its early stages and are treated with antibiotics usually recover fully and quickly. Those who are treated for Lyme disease in its later stages respond well to antibiotics, too, but some may suffer from long-term damage to the nervous system or joints. Symptoms from antibiotic treatment, such as fatigue and muscle aches, usually improve on their own over time.
Remember, the earlier you are detected and are treated for Lyme disease, the better, so be sure to always check yourself and your children for ticks and contact your health care provider immediately if you notice any signs or symptoms of Lyme disease.
Ticks are very popular in the spring, summer and fall months in western Pennsylvania, so it's important that you protect yourself and your kids before and after going outside.
With MyUPMC, you can easily manage your child’s health online. Through this free online portal, you will have 24/7 access to your child’s medical record. Learn more.
Patient families from UPMC CCP – Heritage, Hummelstown and York Memorial will continue to use MyChart as your child’s health care portal.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day. Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online through UPMC’s Pay My Bill website. Pay My Bill Now.
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our quality team at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our quality team will not negatively affect your care.