What shots do you need for Cancun Mexico?

The following shots are recommended for travelers to Cancun, Mexico:

* Hepatitis A vaccine

* Typhoid vaccine

* Yellow fever vaccine (if traveling to certain areas)

* Rabies vaccine (if traveling to rural areas)

* Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccine

* Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine

* Varicella vaccine (chickenpox vaccine)

* Polio vaccine

It is also recommended that travelers take precautions against mosquito bites, as there is a risk of contracting malaria, dengue, and other mosquito-borne diseases in Cancun. These precautions include:

* Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants

* Using insect repellent

* Sleeping under a mosquito net

* Avoiding areas with standing water

Travelers should also drink only bottled water and avoid eating raw or undercooked food.