15-Minute Acute Care Consultation
Speak with a licensed provider via telehealth nationwide
Prescription Medication
4-6 weeks of doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime or age-appropriate alternative
Two Follow-Ups via Patient Portal Messaging
Short provider-initiated check-ins roughly every 2 weeks after the initial consult
What Is an Acute Tick Bite?
An acute tick bite is a recent tick bite or attachment.
Important Note: You may not always see a tick (especially if it’s a nymph) or realize you were bit. And the “classic bullseye rashes” only appear 20% - 40% of the time. So if you’re in an endemic area or you were outside recently and get a sudden onset of symptoms, tickborne disease is something to consider.
Why Early Action Matters
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise and early treatment is critical. A large, recent population-based study found that patients with treatment delays of more than 30 days had 2.26x higher odds of developing chronic symptoms*.
A single tick bite can expose you to Lyme, Babesia, Ehrlichia, and more. You shouldn't have to wait for a positive test or a PCP, urgent care or ER to take your symptoms seriously.
Changing the Way Patients Are Treated
Peace of Mind in a Single Package
Get expert care, fast treatment, and peace of mind—all in one comprehensive bundle.
Changing the Way Patients Are Treated
Peace of Mind in a Single Package
Get expert care, fast treatment, and peace of mind—all in one comprehensive bundle.
Proper Tick Removal
If you discover a tick on yourself or a loved one:
1
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
2
Pull upward steadily and evenly—do not twist or jerk.
3
Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, iodine, or soap and water.
4
Save the tick in a sealed bag (optional) for identification or testing.
*Do not apply petroleum jelly, heat, or nail polish to try to suffocate the tick
Signs & Symptoms to Watch For
While most tick bites are harmless, early signs of infection can include:
Redness or swelling around the bite
Bullseye rash (Erythema migrans) – May appear 3–30 days later
Fever or chills
Headache or muscle aches
Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes
If symptoms emerge within days to weeks, it's essential to begin treatment early.
Who Is This For?
This package is ideal for:
People who live in tick-endemic areas
Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts, or outside workers
Parents of children exposed in tick-endemic areas
Pet owners in rural or wooded regions
Anyone who recently discovered a tick on themselves or a family member
Real Help. Real Expertise. Real Fast.
Ravel's mission is to bring radically better care to people with complex, often-overlooked conditions like Lyme and co-infections. This service is one more way we're showing up for the community—when and where it matters most.
