What vaccines do I need for Argentina?

Recommended by the CDC: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever (recommended for travel to Misiones Province including Iguazu Falls, and Corrientes Province), Rabies (for travelers with outdoor or rural exposure).

Is tap water safe to drink in Argentina?

Tap water is generally safe in Argentina, though bottled water is advisable in rural areas.

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Argentina Travel Health

Reviewed by Alexander Webber, Chief Epidemiologist · Updated 2026-08

Argentina spans subtropical jungle to Patagonian wilderness, creating a diverse health risk profile that depends heavily on itinerary. Buenos Aires and Patagonia carry low infectious disease risk, while the northeastern Mesopotamia region including Iguazu Falls carries risk for dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Hantavirus has been reported in rural areas across the Patagonia steppe and Andean foothills. No malaria transmission exists anywhere in Argentina.

Food Safety: Low Risk Tap Water: Safe Malaria Risk Present

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Vaccines for Argentina

CDC Recommended

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Yellow Fever (recommended for travel to Misiones Province including Iguazu Falls, and Corrientes Province)
Rabies (for travelers with outdoor or rural exposure)

Source: CDC Travelers' Health — Argentina

Malaria Risk

No malaria risk in Argentina.

Food and Water Safety

Low Risk Tap water: safe

Tap water is generally safe in Buenos Aires and major cities. Argentine beef, dairy, and wine are high quality by regional standards. Travelers to remote or rural areas should exercise standard food hygiene precautions.

Key Health Tips for Argentina

Get yellow fever vaccination before visiting Iguazu Falls or Misiones Province; risk is present in the forested border zone with Brazil.
Dengue is a seasonal and epidemic risk in northeastern Argentina; use mosquito repellent throughout the day.
Avoid contact with rodents and their nesting areas in rural Patagonia and Andean regions due to hantavirus risk.
Altitude sickness is possible when visiting Aconcagua or high Andean destinations above 2,500 m.

Disease Risks in Argentina

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