Travel Vaccinations for Mexico
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Cancun, Mexico City, the Riviera Maya – Mexico is one of the easiest long-haul trips from Birmingham with direct flights running regularly. Most travellers heading to resort areas face relatively low health risks, but a couple of key vaccinations are still worth getting.
The risk level depends heavily on where you’re going. A fortnight in an all-inclusive in Cancun is very different from backpacking through Chiapas.
Vaccine Table
Estimated total cost: £120 – £465
| Vaccine | Status | Doses | Price/Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | 1 | £75 | Standard recommendation. Food and water risk even in tourist areas. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | 3 | £55 | Worth having for longer stays. |
| Typhoid | Recommended | 1 | £45 | Higher risk outside resort areas and from street vendors. |
| Rabies | Recommended | 2 | £90 | Low risk in resorts. Worth discussing for independent travel. |
| DTP | Check | 1 | £45 | Routine boosters should be current. |
Malaria Information
Very low in tourist areas. Minimal risk in some rural southern states. Antimalarials not usually needed for standard resort holidays.
Travel Health Tips
- Water: Stick to bottled, even in hotels. Ice is generally safe in tourist areas.
- Food: Mexico’s food is brilliant. Eat where the locals eat, avoid anything sitting out.
- Sun: It’s intense, especially on the coast. High-factor sunscreen and a hat.
- Mosquitoes: Dengue present in some areas. Repellent and covering up in evenings.
- Altitude: Mexico City sits at 2,200m. Some people feel it for the first day or two.
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