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      Argentina

      Latest update: - Authors: Mieke Croughs, Ula Maniewski

      This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.

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      Important health risks

      Yellow fever

      There is a risk of yellow fever in the provinces of Misiones, and Corrientes and the waterfalls of Iguazu.

      There is lower risk in the province of Formosa and parts of the provinces of Chaco, Jujuy and Salta.

      There is no risk in the other areas.

      Other insect-borne diseases

      Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunyazika, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease. Dengue is present in the provinces north of Buenos Aires and especially at the border with Bolivia and Paraguay.

      Protect yourself against insects.

      Ticks

      Ticks can transmit diseases.

      Rabies

      Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

      Altitude sickness

      You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

      Other possible infections

      Other frequent health risks while travelling

      Read these tips before you leave.

      Vaccinations

      Yellow fever

      Recommended

      Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travellers and must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre.

      Update of basic vaccinations

      Recommended

      Other vaccinations

      Recommended for some travellers

      Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

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