What To Do If You Have Flu Symptoms in Tandil

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Tandil

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

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Hospitals in Tandil

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 flu symptoms 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 Tandil

Hospital Municipal Ramón Santamarina – Servicio de Emergencias Médicas
Address: Gral. Paz 1406, B7000 Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Access: Emergency department is open 24/7 with ambulance and walk-in services. Ambulances (SAME or private) arrive via trauma entrance; walk-in patients register and undergo triage in multiple boxes including trauma and shock rooms. No referral needed—bring ID and insurance if available :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Servicio de Emergencias Médicas SAME – Pre-hospital Ambulance Service
Address: Pinto 846, B7000 Tandil
Access: Operates 24/7 with ICU-capable ambulances. Call SAME at 107 (or 112) to dispatch. Crews respond across Tandil and surrounding areas—stabilizing patients on-site and transporting them to Hospital Santamarina’s ED :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

USICOM Emergencias Médicas – Private Ambulance Service
Address: Pinto 846, B7000 Tandil
Access: A private 24/7 ambulance network with modern ICU-equipped mobile units. Call USICOM for immediate on-site care and transport to Hospital Santamarina or other EDs :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 Tandil, Argentina

In Tandil, pharmacies are called farmacias. They are typically marked with a green cross or a sign that says “farmacia” and are located throughout the city. English‑speaking service may be available in central areas.

Antibiotic Policy in Tandil

In Tandil, antibiotics require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense antibiotics over the counter.

Emergency Number in Tandil, Argentina

In Tandil — and across Argentina — the main emergency number is 911. This number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services and should be used only for life‑threatening emergencies.

Calls to 911 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones. Operators typically assist in Spanish, and in tourist or urban areas, basic English may also be available.

Please remember: 911 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.