What To Do If You Have a Yeast Infection in Setúbal

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Setúbal

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

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Hospitals in Setúbal

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 yeast infection 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 Setúbal

Hospital de São Bernardo – Emergency Department (Serviço de Urgência Geral)
Address: Rua Camilo Castelo Branco 2900‑446, Setúbal, Portugal
Access: Open 24/7 for adult emergency care. Ambulances (via 112) use a dedicated trauma entrance; walk-in patients register at reception and undergo triage. A new short‑stay observation unit supports monitoring of patients before admission or discharge. Residents should call SNS24 (808 24 24 24) before presenting in cases of non‑severe conditions.

Hospital de Setúbal – Pediatric Emergency Department (Urgência Pediátrica)
Address: Same site: Rua Camilo Castelo Branco 2900‑446, Setúbal, Portugal
Access: Intended for children under 18 and operates 24/7. Walk‑ins and ambulance arrivals are triaged immediately. Occasionally constrained by staffing shortages—during these periods only referred or CODU‑directed pediatric cases are accepted. Parents should verify availability during evenings or holidays.

Hospital da Luz Setúbal – Private Hospital Emergency Services
Address: Estrada Nacional 10 km 37, 2904‑540 Setúbal, Portugal
Access: Private emergency unit open 24/7 for patients aged 18 and above. Walk‑ins are accepted; ambulance arrivals are accommodated. Pediatric emergencies are not handled here. Services are fee‑based and require insurance or direct payment. Private ambulance or transfer to public ED is arranged if needed.

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 Setúbal, Portugal

In Setúbal, pharmacies are called farmácias. They are usually marked with a green cross and are found throughout the city, particularly near clinics, hospitals, and commercial areas. Some pharmacies may offer English-speaking service, especially in central locations.

Antibiotic Policy in Setúbal

In Setúbal, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not permitted to dispense antibiotics over the counter without one.

Emergency Number in Setúbal, Portugal

In Setúbal, the main emergency number is 112. This is the EU-wide emergency number that connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services, and should be used for all life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators typically speak Portuguese and English, especially in urban and tourist-friendly areas like Setúbal.

Please remember: 112 is intended for life-threatening emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa provide quick and convenient access to licensed English-speaking doctors.