Vaccines: symptoms and which specialist to see

Vaccines

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Vaccines in Mexico

Vaccination is one of the most important public health strategies for preventing infectious diseases in Mexico. At El Doctor we have 3,249 specialists registered who administer and prescribe vaccines across the country.

Specialists who administer them

The professionals most involved in vaccination are pediatricians (1,996), general practitioners (1,219), neonatologists (43), critical care specialists (4), and immunologists (4). Pediatricians lead in administration because of the childhood vaccination schedules established by the Ministry of Health.

Where to find specialists

The cities with the greatest availability of vaccination specialists are Monterrey (436), Guadalajara (181), Mexico City (129), Tijuana (118), and Santiago de Querétaro (96).

Consultation cost

The average price of a consultation with specialists who administer vaccines is approximately $724 MXN, not including the cost of the vaccines.

Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), updated as of March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation. Always consult a specialist for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Data on 3,242 doctors who treat vaccines

Typical price

$600 MXN

Much the same as the national median

50% charge between $362 and $800 MXN

24% with verified license 26 with 15+ years of experience 25 speak English

Insurance accepted

MetLife 20 AXA Seguros 19 GNP Seguros 17 Seguros Monterrey 16 Mapfre 13 Seguros Banorte 13

Which specialist treats vaccines?

Vaccines are usually administered by a pediatrician in children or a general practitioner in adults; a neonatologist can advise on the schedule for newborns. See a specialist to learn about the recommended vaccination schedule for you or your family.

Pediatrician General Practitioner Neonatologist Critical Care and Intensive Care Specialist Pediatric Cardiologist Immunologist Pediatrician, Neonatologist Pediatric Endocrinologist