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Chile health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Sometimes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

Sometimes
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Sometimes
Yellow Fever

No

Health insurance is essential. Emergency services can be dialled free (tel: (2) 131 for an ambulance), but for medical emergencies, private services may deliver more modern equipment and a faster response. Clínicas (private hospitals) can be contacted directly in the case of a medical emergency.

Food and drink: 

Standards of hygiene are generally reasonable in Chile, and should not cause visitors any undue concern.

Other risks: 

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended. When travelling to rural parts of Chile, care should be taken to avoid the Hanta virus, a potentially fatal condition that is spread by rodents. In particular, make sure rustic cabins are well aired out and free from any sign of rodents.

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