Destinations / Americas / Mexico

Travel vaccines for Mexico

For beach resorts such as Cancun the main issues are food and water hygiene and mosquito bites. Malaria tablets are not needed.

Vaccines for Mexico

Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.

Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.

Current health alerts

  • Measles: more than 10,000 cases were reported in Mexico in 2026 as of 7 May. Check everyone travelling has had two doses of MMR.

Advised for most travellers

Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip

MeaslesA large outbreak is under way. Check you have had two doses of MMR, which is free from your GP.

These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.

Entry rules

  • There are no certificate requirements under International Health Regulations.

Malaria

Very low risk. Tablets are not advised.

  • Very low risk in Mexico: awareness and bite avoidance only.

Other health risks

Food and water

48 of 51 UK cyclospora cases with travel details in summer 2026 had been to Mexico. Take care with salads, fresh herbs and berries, and with water.

Zika

There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.

Altitude

Mexico City is at 2,350 metres and the volcano Popocatepetl rises to 5,452 metres.

More than one country?

Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.

Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment.

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We show some of our most popular destinations here, but we give travel vaccine advice for wherever you’re going. Tell us your route when you book, or give us a call.

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