Foreign travel advice
Argentina
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽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鈥檙e 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聽
See , including:
- yellow fever
- Zika virus
- dengue
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Argentina. Read more about .
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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