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Uruguay Health Care and Vaccinations

Title Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

Sometimes
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

No
Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from an infected area.

Uruguay has an excellent medical service. Private health insurance is recommended. To call an ambulance, dial 105; for general emergency services, call 911.

Food and drink: 

Mains water is considered safe to drink. Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks: 

According to advice from the World Health Organisation, Uruguay has no known risk of Zika virus transmission from mosquitos.

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