Ways to Handle a Sore Throat in Vis

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Vis

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as sore throat or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Vis

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like sore throat adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Vis

Dom zdravlja Vis – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Poljana Sv. Duha 10, 21480 Vis
Access: Open 24/7 with walk-in and ambulance services. For urgent medical situations, call the on-duty doctor at  385 91 40 10 147 or dial emergency numbers 112/194. Patients are triaged on arrival; critical cases may be stabilized and transferred by boat or helicopter to a mainland hospital. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Dom zdravlja Komiža – Hitna služba (Emergency Ambulance Station)
Address: Komiža Health Centre, 21090 Komiža
Access: Provides 24/7 ambulance-based emergency care. Call 385 21 713 122 or emergency numbers 112/194 to request assistance. Ambulance teams respond and transport patients to the Vis main clinic or onward to Split if necessary. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Medical Transfer Services – Mainland Hospital Transfers
Address: Transfer via sea or air from Vis
Access: For emergencies beyond local capabilities, the County Emergency Institute deploys speedboats or helicopters to transfer patients from Vis to larger emergency departments in Split. Requests are coordinated via 112/194 dispatch; transfers operate 24/7. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Vis, Croatia

In Vis, pharmacies are called ljekarne. They are identified by a green cross or signage with the word “ljekarna” and are located in the main settlements such as Vis Town and Komiža. English-speaking assistance is typically available during the tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Vis

In Vis, antibiotics are only available with a valid prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense antibiotics over the counter without a doctor’s prescription.

Emergency Number on Vis, Croatia

On the island of Vis, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services such as police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used only in life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators typically speak Croatian and English and can coordinate rapid assistance based on your location.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, consider using a telehealth service like Doctorsa to speak with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.