Health advice for Mexico
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Mexico.
The WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Mexico:
| Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Mexico | ||
| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
| Hepatitis A | Food & Water | For most travelers suggested |
| Hepatitis B | Blood & Body Fluids | Accelerated schedule available |
| Typhoid | Food & Water | The shot lasts for 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years and must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses should be stored in the refrigerator. |
| Cholera | Food & Water | While rare in Mexico, there is cholera. Travelers should follow food and water precautions and consider vaccination. |
| Rabies | Saliva of Infected Animals | High-risk country. Vaccine approved for long-term visitors and others who might come into contact with animals. |
| Routine Vaccinations for Mexico | ||
| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
| Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) | Various Vectors | Provided to someone who was unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. Recommended one-time adult booster. |
| TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) | Wounds & Airborne | Just one adult pertussis booster is required. |
| Chickenpox | Direct Contact & Airborne | Given those unvaccinated who did not have chickenpox. |
| Shingles | Direct Contact | Vaccine will also be provided if you have shingles. |
| Pneumonia | Airborne | Two vaccinations prescribed independently. Both 65+ or immunocompromised people should receive both. |
| Influenza | Airborne | Vaccine components change annually. |
| Meningitis | Airborne & Direct Contact | Provided to everyone who is unvaccinated or at an elevated risk, particularly students. |
| Polio | Food & Water | Considered compulsory vaccine for most of the travel itineraries. Recommended single adult booster. |
- Travelers' diarrhea is a concern for travelers to all destinations. Take care by eating only from reputable establishments.
- Malaria is a concern in areas of Mexico. Speak to a travel health professional about your itinerary and the possible need for antimalarials.
- Mexico is a country afflicted by the Zika virus. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should stop traveling to Mexico. Take special care, including insect repellents and mosquito nets.
- Dengue is another mosquito-borne disease found in different parts of Mexico. Take the same care as you would for Zika against this virus.
Does Mexico Have COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?
The limits on entry are not officially in effect for Mexico. However, all passengers from countries with active cases of COVID-19 will be screened. Any passenger with signs will be quarantined.
A completed "Cuestionario de identificación de factores de riesgo en viajeros" must be completed and submitted upon arrival at the immigration office.
