Tetanus Vaccination (When Indicated)

Tetanus Vaccination (When Indicated) at Reddy Urgent Care

Walk in for a tetanus shot following a cut or injury — same-day, no appointment needed.

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Phone Number(562)-336-1656
Fax Number(562)-336-1659

Overview

Tetanus vaccination is administered at Reddy Urgent Care as part of injury and wound care when a wound carries tetanus risk and the patient’s vaccination status is uncertain or out of date. We do not offer routine tetanus vaccinations — only as part of wound care.

Symptoms We Treat

  • Deep cut or puncture wound especially from a rusty or dirty object
  • Animal bite that broke the skin
  • Burn wound
  • Any 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 (When Indicated) We Treat

  • Tetanus booster (Td)

    Standard tetanus-diphtheria booster. Recommended every 10 years or following high-risk wounds.

  • Tdap booster

    Combined tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Recommended if pertussis component not received recently.

  • Post-injury tetanus prophylaxis

    Given following wounds with tetanus risk regardless of booster date if high-risk injury.

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, embedded foreign material, or suspected nerve/tendon damage

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes as part of injury and wound care. Walk in — no appointment needed.

If you haven’t had a booster in 5–10 years and have a wound — our provider will assess.

No. Tetanus shots are given as part of injury care only. Routine vaccinations are not offered.

Most major plans cover tetanus given as part of wound care. Bring your insurance card.

Walk-In Urgent Care Near You

Three convenient locations across Long Beach and Paramount, serving patients from Lakewood, Carson, Wilmington, Lynwood, and the wider South Bay area.

Insurance & Payment Options

We accept most major insurance plans and welcome patients regardless of coverage type including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and self-pay. Our front desk will verify your eligibility when you arrive.

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Insurance acceptance is subject to approval. Certain services including ultrasounds and IV hydration therapy may require prior authorisation or may not be covered under all plans. Coverage for X-rays also varies by insurance provider. Services are subject to real-time eligibility verification at the front desk. Please bring your Insurance card on every visit.
We will always inform you of your coverage before treatment begins.

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