An MMR Titer is a blood test that checks your antibody titer levels to Measles, Mumps and Rubella. It is run in a laboratory. A titer test is not an injection, shot, or vaccination. An antibody is a component of the immune system.
If you're an adult, get a Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years to stay protected. Since some people may lose the protective antibody levels after 5 years, a booster vaccination is recommended if you get a deep, contaminated wound and haven't had a vaccination in more than 5 years.
The vaccine is usually given to children as part of the diphtheria and tetanus (DTaP) shot. The DTaP vaccine consists of a series of five shots, typically given in the arm or thigh to children between two months and six years old.It is then recommended that adolescents get a booster shot between the ages of eleven and 18, and that adults receive a tetanus booster every ten years.It's especially important to make sure your booster is up to date when traveling internationally, as tetanus may be more common and less treatable overseas.t is then recommended that adolescents get a booster shot between the ages of eleven and 18, and that adults receive a tetanus booster every ten years. It's especially important to make sure your booster is up to date when traveling internationally, as tetanus may be more common and less treatable overseas.