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Foreign travel advice

Argentina

Health

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 107 or 911 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the 

See , including:

  • yellow fever
  • Zika virus
  • dengue

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Argentina. Read more about .

Hantavirus

Hantavirus is present in Argentina. Read more information about Further guidance on hantavirus is available from the and (website in Spanish).

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

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Healthcare in Argentina

Medical facilities are good but can be expensive. Public hospitals tend to be crowded.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Argentina where some staff will speak English.

Travel and mental health

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