Overview

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can enter through cuts, wounds, puncture injuries, or burns. If your wound carries a tetanus risk and you are not up to date, a tetanus booster may be needed. At Reddy Urgent Care, we administer tetanus shots as part of injury care the same day.

Symptoms We Treat

• •Deep cut or puncture wound from a rusty or dirty object
• •Animal bite that broke the skin
• •Burn wound
• •Cut or wound if you haven’t had a tetanus booster in 5–10 years
• •Wound of unknown contamination level

How We Treat It At Reddy Urgent Care

Walk-In — No Appointment Needed

Simply walk in during our operating hours. No referral or scheduled appointment is required to be seen by our medical team.

Same-Day Care

We evaluate, diagnose, and treat most conditions the same day you visit so you can get back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.

Care for All Ages

Our providers treat patients of all ages — from infants and children to adults and seniors — under one roof.

Most Insurance Accepted

We accept most major insurance plans, Medi-Cal, and Medicare. We verify your benefits before treatment and inform you of any costs upfront.

Types Of Tetanus Vaccination We Treat

• •Tetanus booster (Td)

  Standard booster recommended every 10 years or following high-risk wounds.

• •Tdap booster

  Combined tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.

• •Post-injury tetanus prophylaxis

  Administered following high-risk wounds regardless of last booster date.

When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead

Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you or someone with you has:

• Signs of active tetanus infection: muscle spasms, jaw stiffness, difficulty swallowing (go to ER immediately)
• Wound with severe contamination requiring surgical care

If you are unsure, go to the ER. It is always better to be safe.