What if I’m away from home?
Record your exposure location and when the tick was found. Include the photos and details you have in the questionnaire.
Found a tick at the cottage or on the trail?
An online consultation gives you a clear next step after a recent tick bite. Share the location, timing and symptoms for a Canadian clinician to assess.
1-minute questionnaire
Canadian clinician review within 48 hours
All-inclusive care$119 CAD
Includes your consultation and, if prescribed, your prescription, one 30 g tube of AfterTick Topical Cream and delivery across Canada.
Internet access is needed to submit the questionnaire. The 48-hour timeframe is for clinician review, not pharmacy preparation or delivery.
Start with the details you know.
Should I wait until I get home?
Remove attached ticks promptly. Seek local medical care if you feel unwell or symptoms are worsening; do not wait for this service.
How do I prepare for the next trip?
Pack fine-tipped tweezers, use labelled repellent and check people, clothing and gear after outdoor time.
From consultation to care.
01Online consultation
Complete the 1-minute questionnaire with your exposure details, symptoms and relevant health history.
02Canadian clinician review
Within 48 hours, a clinician assesses your information and decides whether a prescription is appropriate.
03Pharmacy and delivery
If prescribed, an Ontario pharmacy prepares your medication. Delivery across Canada is included.
The review timeframe does not include pharmacy preparation or delivery. Do not wait for an online consultation if you feel unwell or symptoms are worsening. Seek prompt medical care; call 911 for an emergency.
Canadian medical leadership.
AfterTick is powered by Stealth Health’s telemedicine platform. Dr. Khalid Tahir is Stealth Health’s Chief Medical Officer. Your reviewing clinician makes the decision for your individual situation.
Meet the medical team at Stealth HealthPractical, source-backed guidance
Explore our tick guides and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s tick information.
Before your consultation.
What does the $119 CAD price include?
The price includes your online consultation and clinician review. If prescribed, it also includes your prescription, one 30 g tube of AfterTick Topical Cream, and delivery across Canada.
How long does the consultation take?
The online questionnaire takes about 1 minute. A Canadian clinician reviews your information within 48 hours. Pharmacy preparation and delivery take additional time.
Is a prescription guaranteed?
No. The clinician assesses your information and decides whether a prescription is appropriate. AfterTick Topical Cream is prescription-only.
Can I use the cream to prevent or treat Lyme disease?
The compounded cream is not proven to prevent Lyme disease or treat an active infection. It does not replace prompt medical assessment or oral antibiotics when indicated.
What if I have not been bitten?
Start with the free tick-prevention checklist for practical advice before, during and after outdoor time. The online consultation is for questions after a recent tick exposure.
When should I seek care sooner?
Do not wait for an online consultation if you feel unwell or symptoms are worsening. A spreading rash, fever or new flu-like symptoms need prompt medical advice. Call 911 for severe symptoms or a medical emergency.
Where is the service available?
AfterTick serves eligible Canadian residents. The clinician determines whether this service is appropriate for the individual. If medication is prescribed, an Ontario pharmacy fills it and AfterTick coordinates delivery across Canada.
Ready to start your online consultation?
Answer the 1-minute questionnaire. A Canadian clinician reviews your information within 48 hours.
$119 CAD · Consultation and clinician reviewStart consultation
If prescribed, your prescription, one 30 g tube and Canada-wide delivery are included. Not emergency care.