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RE: A vaccine offers protection against the specific virus it is built for, for a time period dependent on how that virus interacts.

I had the polio and the small pox vaccine. Also had the Hepatitis B vaccine. Never had to be revaccinated. I was never told that the Polio or small pox vaccines have a time period that expires.

So, this Coronavirus vaccine, is not the kind of vaccine that I understand it to be traditionally. we need a different term for it — a temporary prophylaxis if you will.

Tetanus has to be redone.

Here is a list of vaccines that have booster shots while you are a child:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

Here is a list of vaccines for which adults should get a booster:
Tdap (every 10 years)
Shingles
Pneumonia
Varicella
MMR

If you have never had a booster shot for any vaccines, you should discuss it with your doctor, to see if you might be due for one or more.

I’m thinking about Shingles, since I actually had chicken pox as a child and I understand shingles is really painful.

I just got a booster for TDAP a couple of years ago, I think — or maybe it was MMR. I should check the records.