Health advice for Mexico

Do I Need Vaccines 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.