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
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.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vaccines
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Frequently asked questions
What is vaccines?
Vaccines in Mexico
Which doctor 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.