Do you need any shots before traveling to Mexico?

- Hepatitis A: This vaccine protects against a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is spread through contact with contaminated food or water.

- Typhoid: This vaccine protects against a bacterial infection that can cause fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is spread through contaminated food or water.

- Yellow Fever: This vaccine is only required if you are traveling to certain parts of Mexico, including the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It protects against a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause fever, bleeding, and jaundice.

Other vaccines that may be recommended, depending on your individual health and travel history, include:

- Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis: This vaccine protects against three bacterial infections: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).

- Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR): This vaccine protects against three viral infections: measles, mumps, and rubella.

- Polio: This vaccine protects against a viral infection that can cause paralysis.

- Rabies: This vaccine is recommended if you are planning to be in close contact with animals, such as dogs or bats.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional or visit a travel health clinic to determine which vaccines you may need before traveling to Mexico. They can also provide you with information on other health precautions you should take, such as avoiding certain foods and water, and using insect repellent.