When traveling to Mexico, one may assume that all they need to do to prepare for their trip is pack a toothbrush and a couple pairs of flip flops. However, without proper preparation, they may be coming home with much more- a disease.
Vaccinating yourself before a trip can't hurt, and in Mexico, it will protect you against the things you don't see in your water or on your food.
What to vaccinate yourself against:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease of the liver that is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. Symptoms include: Fatigue
fever, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, appetite loss, depression, jaundice, sharp pains in the right-upper quadrant of the abdomen, weight loss.
Typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is a nonfatal illness (however can be very serious) and is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Symptoms include: A fever as high as 40°C (104°F), sweating, gastroenteritis, and diarrhea.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. Symptoms include: general ill-health, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, body aches, mild fever, dark urine, and jaundice. Vaccination recommended for travelers who may have intimate contact with natives/local residents.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral zoonotic neuroinvasive disease that causes acute encephalitis
(For travelers who may have direct contact with animals and may not have access to medical care)
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) MMR are alike viruses spread through respiration. Symptoms include: A body rash, low grade fever, swollen glands, joint pains, headache, conjunctivitis
Tetanus-diphtheria
Tetanus is a condition that affects the prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. There are four different kinds all affecting the muscles. Symptoms include: Painful muscle contraction.
Why vaccinations are important for adults:
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