Mexico
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Check the current security situation on the federal government website.
Important health risks
Malaria
The malaria risk is low in province Chiapas, some areas in the provinces of Campeche, Cancun, Chihuahua, Nayarit, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco and region around city San Pedro Tapanatepec in the province Oaxaca. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.
There is a low malaria risk in some remote areas in the states of Campeche, Chiapas and Quintana Roo in the east and in Durango, Nayarit and Sinaloa in the west.
There is no malaria risk in the rest of the country.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
COVID-19
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Other vaccinations
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you: