Travel Health Advisory
Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
Source Authority
CDC Travelers' Health
Vaccines and Medicines
Expert VerifiedCOVID-19
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.
Chikungunya
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on thechikungunya vaccinespage to learn more.
Hepatitis A
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Argentina.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Argentina. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Argentina.
Measles
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Rabies
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Argentina.Rabies is commonly found in some terrestrial wildlife species and bats.If rabies exposures occur while in Argentina, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.
Typhoid
Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Yellow Fever
CDC recommendations:Vaccine isrecommendedfor all travelers ≥9 months old going to Corrientes and Misiones Provinces.Vaccine isgenerally notrecommended for travel to Formosa Province or to designated areas of Chaco, Jujuy, and Salta Provinces.bVaccine isnotrecommended for travel limited to provinces and areas not listed above.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes
Non-Vaccine Diseases
Leptospirosis
Avoid contaminated water and soilAvoid floodwater
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)
Avoid bug bites
Dengue
Avoid bug bites
Leishmaniasis
Avoid bug bites
New World Screwworm Myiasis
Avoid bug bitesClean and cover woundsSleep in a room with screened windows, or under a bed net, or inside a screened tentAvoid spending time around livestock
Zika
Avoid bug bites
Hantavirus
Avoid rodents and areas where they liveAvoid sick people
Tuberculosis (TB)
Avoid sick people
General Travel Advice
- Be up to date on routine vaccinations.
- See a doctor 4-6 weeks before travel.
- Carry a small first-aid kit.
"The information on this page is for general awareness. Please seek professional medical help for your specific travel needs."