Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Argentina. However, precautions are advised. See the Health appendix for more information. Protection in the form of 300mg of chloroquine prophylaxis administered weekly is advised.
Tap water is considered safe to drink.
Drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Pasteurised milk and dairy products are safe for consumption. Avoid unpasteurised milk as brucellosis occurs. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat. Hepatitis A and intestinal parasitosis are widespread.