Stepped on a rusty nail? Bitten by a dog? Cut yourself on something dirty? ER of Mesquite – Emergency Room is open 24/7 at 1080 E Cartwright Rd Ste 100, Mesquite, TX 75149. Our ER doctors clean and examine your wound and give a tetanus shot if you are due, for both kids and adults. Walk in anytime, no appointment needed.
Tetanus is a serious infection caused by bacteria found in soil, dust, and manure. It enters the body through breaks in the skin. A tetanus shot is often advised after deep cuts, puncture wounds, animal bites, burns, crush injuries, and any wound contaminated with dirt or rust.
Small, clean cuts carry less risk. If your wound is deep, dirty, or will not stop bleeding, see our wound care page, or our Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room guide if you are weighing where to go.
A puncture wound, such as a nail through the shoe, can push bacteria deep into tissue where oxygen is low, which is where tetanus bacteria thrive.
These wounds can look small and harmless on the surface. Our team cleans the wound, checks for debris, and may order an X-ray if something could be left inside. We then review your vaccine history and give a tetanus shot if you are due.
A tetanus shot after a dog bite is often recommended, because bites can carry bacteria that cause tetanus and other infections. Cat bites tend to be small but deep, which makes infection more likely.
Our ER team cleans the bite, checks your tetanus status, and treats infection risk, including with antibiotics when appropriate. We also ask about the animal so we can assess other risks, such as rabies, and coordinate next steps with local animal control and public health as required.
Most children receive tetanus vaccines on a schedule, starting in infancy, with boosters in early childhood and the preteen years. Even so, a deep or dirty wound can call for an extra dose. Bring your child’s immunization record if you can.
If you do not have it, tell our team what you remember, and we will help you decide what is needed. Playground scrapes that look infected can also be seen at the ER.
Adults generally need a tetanus booster every 10 years. After a deep or dirty wound, a booster is usually advised if your last dose was more than 5 years ago. Many people cannot remember their last shot.
If you are unsure and you have a wound, it is safer to get evaluated than to guess. If you have no injury and only need a routine booster, a primary care office or pharmacy may be a better fit.
Tetanus symptoms usually appear a few days to a few weeks after an injury. Come to the ER right away if you notice any of these signs.
As a freestanding emergency room, your visit follows a clear path. You arrive and are seen right away by our team. Our ER doctors complete an emergency assessment. We clean and examine the wound, check your vaccine history, and give a tetanus shot if you are due.
Wounds that need stitches, skin glue, or strips are closed when appropriate. If you need hospital admission or specialty care, we coordinate a transfer or referral and share your records. Learn more on our No Wait ER page, or review our insurance coverage and understanding your bill pages before you come in.
We serve families and patients throughout Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Forney, Garland, and Seagoville, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Deep cuts, puncture wounds, animal or human bites, burns, and wounds contaminated with dirt, soil, or rust may need a tetanus shot. Whether you need one depends on how long ago your last dose was.
It depends on your child’s vaccine record. Most children get tetanus vaccines on a schedule, but a dirty or deep wound may call for a booster. Bring your child’s immunization record if you have it.
A tetanus shot works best when given soon after the injury, ideally within the first couple of days. It can still be worth getting later, so do not skip it. Have the wound checked as soon as you can.
Often yes. Animal bites can carry bacteria that cause tetanus and other infections, and cat bites are especially prone to infection. The ER cleans the bite, checks your tetanus status, and assesses other risks.
Adults generally need a tetanus booster every 10 years. After a deep or dirty wound, a booster is usually advised if your last dose was more than 5 years ago. If you are unsure, the ER can help.
Early signs include jaw stiffness or “lockjaw,” painful muscle spasms in the neck or stomach, trouble swallowing, fever, and sweating. Symptoms usually start days to weeks after injury and need emergency care.
Yes, if you have an injury such as a cut, puncture, or bite. The ER examines and cleans the wound and gives a tetanus shot if you are due. For a routine booster with no injury, a primary care office may fit better.
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At our advanced emergency room in Mesquite, TX, we provide fast, effective, and compassionate care for patients of all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether it’s a sudden illness, injury, or chronic condition flare-up, our board-certified emergency physicians and experienced medical staff are ready to treat your emergency with urgency and care.
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