Commonly recommended vaccines
These are general recommendations. Your pharmacist will advise based on your specific itinerary and medical history.
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Health risks in Mexico
Mexico welcomes millions of UK visitors each year, from the beach resorts of Cancún and Los Cabos to Mexico City's vibrant culture and the ancient ruins of the Yucatán. No mandatory vaccinations are required to enter, but hepatitis A and typhoid are both recommended — they are endemic throughout the country and readily contracted through contaminated food or water. Dengue fever is also active in many regions. Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Gillingham, Kent is open 7 days a week until 10pm with same-day travel health appointments. No GP referral is required.
- Hepatitis A — endemic throughout Mexico; vaccination recommended for all travellers regardless of destination or accommodation type
- Typhoid — present across Mexico, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas; vaccination advised for all travellers
- Dengue fever — endemic in central and southern Mexico, with seasonal outbreaks in northern states; peak risk May–November; bite avoidance is essential as no vaccine is routinely available
- Zika virus — present in Mexico; of particular concern for pregnant women and those planning pregnancy
- Travellers' diarrhoea — very common throughout Mexico; avoid tap water, ice and high-risk street food
Our pharmacists at Medway Pharmacy, 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5LJ provide personalised travel health advice for Mexico and all destinations. We serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Rainham, and the wider Kent area. Open 7 days a week, 7:30am–10pm — same-day appointments available, no GP referral needed.
Frequently asked questions about travel to Mexico
Where can I get travel vaccinations for Mexico in Kent?
Medway Pharmacy Travel Clinic at 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ offers same-day Mexico travel health appointments, open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 10pm. No GP referral or advance booking is required.
How much do travel vaccinations for Mexico cost?
At Medway Pharmacy, Hepatitis A is £55 and Typhoid is £55. We are open every day until 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays, making it easy to fit vaccinations around your commitments.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Mexico?
No. Yellow fever is not present in Mexico and there is no vaccination requirement for travellers arriving from the UK. The key recommended vaccines for Mexico are Hepatitis A and Typhoid.
Is there a malaria risk in Mexico?
The malaria risk in Mexico is very low for the vast majority of UK travellers. There is no malaria risk in popular destinations such as Mexico City, Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta. Sporadic transmission exists only in very remote rural areas. Antimalarial tablets are not routinely recommended for typical tourist itineraries.
How quickly can I get vaccinated before my Mexico trip?
Medway Pharmacy is open from 7:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week — around 100 hours per week, more than any other travel clinic in Kent. You can be vaccinated the same day, even the day before you fly. Walk-ins are welcome and no GP referral is needed.
What is the dengue risk in Cancún and the Riviera Maya?
Dengue is endemic in Mexico's coastal resort areas including Cancún and Riviera Maya. It is spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes and there is no vaccine routinely available for travellers. Wearing long sleeves, using DEET-based repellent and staying in air-conditioned or screened accommodation significantly reduces your risk.
Ready to get protected?
Book a travel health appointment at Medway Pharmacy. Same-day slots available, open until 10pm.
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