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Argentina

Argentina is an upper middle-income country in South America.
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Argentina achieved WHO malaria free certification in 2019.

Argentina is a popular destination for Australian travellers. Group tours are popular and major attractions include the Iguassu Falls and the national parks. It is often the jump off place (Ushuaia) for a cruise to Antarctica. Travel to Argentina is often combined with Brazil. It is also possible to climb one of the highest mountains in the world – Aconcagua, and will involve careful consideration and preparation. Accommodation will vary from high-end 5-star hotels and resorts to very basic homestays. Backpackers usually find accommodation within their budget.

Health advice will vary according to the reason for travel (holiday, work, volunteering, visiting friends or relatives), accommodation (5-star resort, Airbnb, home stay) length of stay, time of year (wet or dry season) and location (urban or rural).

Travel Vaccinations for Argentina

Exotic disease does occur and there are a number of health concerns which might impact on your stay. It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel. Your current health status may also influence your travel preparation.

Routine

Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.

Routine (other)

To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).

Recommended

Hepatitis A, Influenza, COVID-19.

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

Yellow Fever.

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Rabies.

Particular to age

Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.

Particular to Argentina if arriving from certain destinations in Africa or South America within 6 days:

Yellow Fever - Refer to CDC

Travel Considerations

Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities. Always carry a letter regarding your medications and make sure it is easily accessible. Never travel without insurance.

Accidents

Travellers are much more likely to die or be injured than to be sick with an exotic disease. Travellers in the age group 15-44 are...

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Allergy

Allergy can present in different ways. Red, itchy lumps can occur anywhere on the body. Inhaled allergens eg pollens can cause an itchy runny nose and...

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Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is a common problem affecting travellers to high places (see below). The physiological response to high altitude is an increase in rate...

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Bed Bugs

Bedbugs are intensely irritating blood sucking insects that are found worldwide. They hide in cracks and crevices in the wall and come out to feed at night ...

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Extreme Weather

Apparently, a naked adult human feels most thermally comfortable in an air temperature of 30 deg C. We have complex mechanisms to thermo-regulate, so that ...

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Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Mosquito-borne and insect-borne diseases pose a significant threat to travellers, especially those who are considering a long-term stay in a...

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Respiratory Tract Infections

Respiratory tract infections (RTI’s) are the 3rd most common health issue affecting international travellers. Attack rates range from 5% to 40% depending on the...

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Sandfly Bites

Most Australian’s consider sandflies annoying rather than carriers of serious disease! In fact, very few of the over 800 known...

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Security

For most people, overseas travel is “occasional” rather than “usual”. For some it is a very new experience. Security issues should not be forgotten...

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Sun Protection

At high-risk times it can take just 10 minutes to experience a significant sunburn. There are many ways to reduce the risks of sunburn and skin cancer...

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Travel Insurance

There is nothing wrong with travelling on the cheap. It is almost a rite of passage for young travellers. It often means very basic accommodation, street...

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Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the commonest health issue experienced by travellers to lower income countries. Applies more for travellers who have grown up in a high-income...

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Diseases

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Hantavirus

Group of viruses mostly carried by rodents (mice, rats, voles). ..

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Covid-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused...

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Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious respiratory virus...

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Tuberculosis

This dreaded infection has killed many famous people in the prime

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. It is mostly transmitted..

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Zika

Zika is a viral disease transmitted from animals and...

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Trypanosomiasis

Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted from animals to...

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Mpox

Mpox is mostly transmitted to humans through physical contact...

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Leptospirosis

A common infectious disease in tropical and subtropical regions...

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Leishmaniasis

A parasitic disease transmitted to humans by sandflies...

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Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by mosquitos...

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Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease...

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever, also known as ‘break bone’ fever, due to...

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In the News

  • Dr Bob Kass
  • May 9, 2026

What should our public health messages be on the hantavirus cruise outbreak?

Dr Bob Kass on the public health story behind the cruise ship hantavirus headlines: WHO's role, what Argentina's 2018 outbreak teaches us and why pandemic potential is not the concern here.

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  • Dr Bob Kass
  • May 5, 2026

Another strange case of hantavirus on a cruise ship: don't jump to conclusions

Three deaths and a confirmed hantavirus case on a polar expedition cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde. Dr Bob Kass on what we know so far and why person-to-person transmission is the key question.

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Last Updated: 21 April 2025

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