Argentina - South America Travelling to Argentina on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
Recommended vaccinations
Starting
Diphtheria
1 day
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
1 week
Tetanus
1 day
Typhoid
1 week
Malaria in Argentina
7 days
1 week
When to start vaccinations before leaving:
Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information, Ask the Doctor
Diphtheria Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) Infectious hepatitis infects through food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 20 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. Gamma globulin consists of purified antibodies from people who have had hepatitis A, and protects for up to 5 months. The vaccination is preferred. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B.
Tetanus Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Typhoid Typhoid is the most serious of the Salmonella infections. There are two types of vaccine: 1. Vaccine for injection. 1 vaccination protect up to 3 years. 2. A live vaccine in capsules, which is swallowed. Three capsules are taken 2 days apart and provide protection for a year.
Typhoid Typhoid is the most serious of the Salmonella infections. There are two types of vaccine: 1. Vaccine for injection. 1 vaccination protect up to 3 years. 2. A live vaccine in capsules, which is swallowed. Three capsules are taken 2 days apart and provide protection for a year.
Malaria in Argentina Malaria risk in Argentina is low and limited to the benign P. vivax in the lowlands towards the border with Bolivia (Jujuy and Salta provinces) and towards Paraguay (Corrientes and Misiones provinces). Protection against mosquito bites is usually sufficient, but Chloroquine can be used.
