Uruguay
Health in Uruguay: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Most travellers need routine vaccines (MMR, DTP, polio, hepatitis A) and consider hepatitis B and typhoid if staying long or visiting rural areas; tap water is safe, and travel insurance is recommended.
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Key facts
- Routine vaccines needed
- MMR, DTP, polio for all travellers
- Additional vaccinescheck
- Hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies if prolonged stay or rural travel
Vaccines summary
Water and medical care
Municipal tap water in Uruguay is treated and generally safe to drink in cities and towns; check local conditions if you are unsure.
Public hospitals in Montevideo and major cities provide emergency care; tourists are billed. Private clinics are available in Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Questions people ask
What vaccines do I need for Uruguay?
Routine vaccines (MMR, DTP, polio) are advised for all visitors. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid or rabies may be considered for prolonged stays, animal work or remote travel.
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