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Chile
Very good healthcare and safe water. Altitude in the Atacama and UV exposure stand out.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid (rural/extended)
- Rabies (rural)
Disease risks & prevention
Altitude sickness (San Pedro de Atacama, Andes)
Acclimatize a day before high excursions.
Extreme UV
SPF 50+, sunglasses; UV index is among the world's highest.
Hantavirus (rural south)
Avoid rodent droppings; ventilate cabins.
Water
Tap water safe in most cities; bottled in the far north due to mineral content.
Food
High standards; caution with raw shellfish (red tide advisories).
Insects
Minimal; no malaria.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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