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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.
Read also the information on security, healthcare and other practical aspects on the FPS Foreign Affairs website.
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 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.
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks can transmit diseases.
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Read these tips before you leave.
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
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