Acute, life-threatening symptoms? Call 144 directly.
Orientation
How urgent is it?
When in doubt, always choose the higher level.
Assessment and treatment on site. You are welcome without an appointment, too.
Book an appointmentor simply walk in
- a redness spreading in a ring around the site, days to weeks after the bite
- flu-like symptoms in the weeks after the bite
- fever, or headache with a stiff neck
- signs of paralysis, numbness or facial weakness
- a swollen joint
- uncertain or incomplete removal of the tick
- increasing redness, warmth and pus at the site
If your symptoms are acute and life-threatening, call 144. aprioris is not an emergency department.
Overview
What you should know
Remove the tick, watch the site, assess the risk.
After a tick bite one thing counts above all: removing the tick quickly and completely. After that it is about watching the site for a few weeks. Most bites have no consequences.
One address for your concern
Book an appointment or come by during opening hours. And if you are unsure whether we are the right address: come anyway; we will work it out with you.
Symptoms
Typical signs
Typical signs
- a small, often itchy redness right around the bite, settling after a few days
- the tick is attached firmly and only comes out with a tool
What happens
What happens at aprioris
Our aim: to resolve your concern directly on site. Assessment, treatment and, where needed, a prescription or certificate. If specialist care is needed, we refer you on.
We remove the tick if it is still attached, assess the bite site and place the risk in context. That includes the question of your vaccination cover against tick-borne encephalitis. Then we discuss what to watch for over the coming weeks.
Every case is reviewed and signed off by a physician, either during your visit or shortly after. Anything that needs specialist care, we refer on, prioritised by urgency and with a written report. aprioris does not dispense medication itself.
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Treatment
Treatment overview
What you can do yourself
- grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible with tweezers or a tick card
- pull it out steadily and straight, without twisting or squeezing
- clean the site with soap and water, then disinfect it
- note the date and watch the site for a few weeks
Services
Related services
Locations
Where we treat this
Available at 10 locations, with an appointment or as a walk-in.
AmriswilBadenBern ChristoffelHerisauLucerne NeustadtWinterthur MarktgasseZurich AlbisriederplatzZurich LimmatplatzZurich MorgentalZurich Paradeplatz
Booking
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for this?
Not necessarily. You are welcome without booking during opening hours. If you book an appointment, you are seen at the agreed time. You can book online or by calling the practice.
What does the assessment cost?
aprioris is a medical practice licensed by the canton. Services covered by mandatory health insurance are billed accordingly. Your deductible and co-payment apply, as in any medical practice. Preventive services are paid for privately; prices are shown with each service.
What should I bring?
Your health insurance card. If you take medication, a current medication list or the packaging helps. For anything to do with vaccination, please bring your vaccination record.
When should I go straight to emergency care?
Fever with a stiff neck, signs of paralysis, facial weakness or confusion after a tick bite: call 144 immediately.