Mexico - Health Information

Currently no vaccinations are needed to enter Mexico from the United States or Canada. To avoid health related problems, the best thing to do is use common sense. The following guidelines will work in your favor to help you avoid getting sick:

•  Always wash your hands before eating 

•  When eating from open-air food stands, use discretion or avoid doing so altogether 

•  Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids and do not become dehydrated 

• Drink bottled water

• Take Pepto Bismol, yogurt or papaya enzyme tablets throughout your stay 

•  Take it easy the first few days 

•  Take a nap each afternoon if possible 

•  Ease into local eating and drinking habits 

•  Be careful with Tequila!