: National Vaccination Week 2026 in Mexico: Dates, Free Vaccines, and Key Details — El Universal, La Jornada, El Financiero, and More

Mexico’s Ministry of Health has announced the National Vaccination Week 2026, scheduled to run from April 26 to May 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen disease prevention and increase immunization coverage across the country.

The campaign will offer vaccines free of charge at health centers, public hospitals, and vaccination posts nationwide, targeting various age groups with specific biologicals tailored to their health needs.

For infants, the available vaccines include BCG, Hepatitis B, Hexavalent, Rotavirus, and Pneumococcus. Children aged one to nine years will receive booster shots for Measles, Rubella, Mumps (SRP), Pneumococcus, and Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT).

Teenagers will be offered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Tetanus and Diphtheria, Measles and Rubella, and Hepatitis B vaccines. Pregnant women will be vaccinated with the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine starting from the 20th week of gestation.

Adults will receive booster shots for Tetanus and Diphtheria, Measles and Rubella, and Hepatitis B, depending on their risk factors, as confirmed by health authorities.

The initiative aligns with the 24th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas and the 15th World Immunization Week, both observed from April 25 to May 2, 2026, under the Pan American Health Organization’s call to action: “Your decision makes a difference. Immunization for all.”

Health officials emphasize that there is an adequate supply of vaccines to meet the needs of the entire population, reinforcing the government’s commitment to equitable access to preventive care.

States such as Jalisco have mobilized to support the campaign, aiming to administer nearly 120,000 doses during the week-long effort to close immunization gaps and protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.

By providing free access to essential vaccines across diverse populations, the National Vaccination Week 2026 seeks to reinforce primary care strategies and reduce the burden of preventable illnesses throughout Mexico.