Low riskAmericas · South AmericaArgentina Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Argentina carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers 1 year and older. Special dosing applies for infants and high-risk travelers.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also consider vaccination.
Measles
All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including infants 6-11 months who need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with friends and relatives.
Chikungunya
Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended for Argentina. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.
Rabies
Rabies is found in wildlife and bats in Argentina, but not commonly in dogs. Consider pre-exposure vaccination based on your activities and access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is recommended if traveling to Corrientes or Misiones provinces, generally not recommended for Formosa and parts of Chaco, Jujuy, and Salta provinces, and not recommended for other areas.
Disease risks
Altitude Sickness
Aconcagua (6,960m), northern provinces (>3,000m); climbing risk; carb-heavy diet helps.
Traveler's Diarrhea
Rural northern areas (e.g., Salta, Jujuy); low risk in Buenos Aires.
Emergency numbers
Police
101
Medical / Ambulance
107
Fire
100
U.S. Embassy
+54-11-5777-4533
Argentina travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Argentina?▼
For travel to Argentina, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Chikungunya, Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Argentina?▼
No — Argentina is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Argentina?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Argentina is currently rated low risk. Argentina carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Argentina?▼
Key emergency numbers in Argentina are Police 101, Medical / Ambulance 107, Fire 100 and U.S. Embassy +54-11-5777-4533. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.