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It depends on when you were vaccinated. If you were born in or before 1957, you're presumed immune. If you were born after 1957 and vaccinated before 1967, they were using a not-quite-as-good version of the vaccine and should get a booster. If you were vaccinated between 1968 and 1989, you probably only got one shot; in 1989, they realized it should be two shots for longer, stronger immunity, and you should get a booster. If you were vaxxed in 1990 or later, you're fine.
People may want to consider getting a DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) booster at the same time. It doesn't hurt to keep your tetanus resistance up to date, but whooping cough (pertussis) is also making a comeback, and that's an absolutely miserable disease as well. [Fortunately, diphtheria remains in check, as that has a 5-10% mortality rate, compared to covid's 1-3% mortality rate.]
Tetanus resistance lasts 10 years. Make sure you're up to date, or you can die an agonizing death which they can do nothing about.
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Yeah, it's pretty good. You can get an mmr booster if you want. I don't think there is any real downside and it should increase immunity resistance. If you have any type of immunity problem, or are in contact with very young children/infants, healthcare worker, or are going to travel it might be a good idea. It's not like the problem is a lack of vaccines.