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Argentina Limits Free Yellow Fever Vaccine to Endemic Zones

Private providers will charge travelers and non-endemic residents roughly ARS 182,000 per dose, raising concerns from medical and tourism sectors.

Vacuna contra la gripe ciclo menstrual
La vacuna se aplicará de manera gratuita en las provincias de Misiones, Corrientes, Formosa y departamentos seleccionados de Salta, Jujuy y Chaco
La vacunación contra la fiebre amarilla será gratuita solo en zonas endémicas
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Overview

  • Free vaccination is now confined to Misiones, Corrientes, Formosa and select departments of Salta, Jujuy and Chaco.
  • Travelers bound for countries requiring yellow fever certification must secure the vaccine at private centers.
  • Private centers like Helios Salud quote per-dose prices between ARS 182,100 and 214,250.
  • Provincial health ministries, including Mendoza’s, have halted free doses outside designated risk areas.
  • Medical associations and tourism operators warn that high out-of-pocket costs and information gaps could hinder vaccination uptake and disrupt travel plans.