The longer you wait to receive your tetanus shot, the more likely you are to develop tetanus. Symptoms of tetanus can take up to a week to present themselves, so it’s important to go in and get checked out even if you’re not actively presenting signs. When left untreated, tetanus has serious short- and long-term complications that can be life-threatening. This includes lockjaw, airway difficulty breathing, airway obstruction, heart failure, and muscle and brain damage. If you’ve been injured and require a tetanus shot, or simply need to keep up to date on your vaccinations, contact us at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care. We offer safe, professional, and efficient tetanus shots to ensure you’re protected over the long and short term. Walk in for a same-day visit or book online for an appointment – we’re happy to assist as quickly as possible! We serve patients from Portland OR, PDX, Happy Valley OR, Tigard OR, Milwaukie OR, Cedar Hills OR, Cedar Mill OR, Lake Oswego OR, Oak Grove OR, Vancouver WA, Aloha OR, Minnehaha WA, Gladstone OR, Tualatin OR, West Linn OR, Fairview OR, Oregon City OR.