Baby Vaccines in Mexico: Complete First Year Schedule
Which vaccine goes when, where to get them free, and what to expect after.
In Mexico, the National Vaccination Schedule includes all essential first-year vaccines FREE at IMSS, ISSSTE, INSABI, and Secretaría de Salud health centers. You don't need health insurance to vaccinate your baby. Just the vaccination card.
First year schedule (CENSIA 2024)
At birth
BCG (tuberculosis) + Hepatitis B first dose. Applied at the hospital before discharge.
2 months
Acellular pentavalent (DPT + Hib + polio) + Hepatitis B 2nd dose + Rotavirus (oral) + Pneumococcal conjugate.
4 months
Pentavalent 2nd dose + Rotavirus 2nd dose + Pneumococcal 2nd dose.
6 months
Pentavalent 3rd dose + Hepatitis B 3rd dose + Rotavirus 3rd dose (if brand applies). Influenza first dose.
7 months
Influenza second dose (only if it's the first flu season vaccinated).
12 months
MMR (measles, rubella, mumps) + Pneumococcal booster + Varicella.
What to expect after each vaccine
Pain and swelling at injection site: normal, lasts 1-2 days
Mild fever (37.5-38.5°C): normal immune reaction. Paracetamol if uncomfortable
Irritability and crying on vaccine day: completely expected
Extra sleepiness: the immune system is working hard, it's normal
Go to the emergency room after a vaccine if: fever above 39°C, inconsolable crying for more than 3 hours, seizure, or difficulty breathing.
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Sources
- · CENSIA — Esquema Nacional de Vacunación México 2024
- · SSA — Guía de Vacunación
- · CDC — Recommended Immunization Schedule