Dealing With an Insect Bite in Tilcara

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Tilcara

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

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Hospitals in Tilcara

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 insect bite 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 Tilcara

Hospital Salvador Mazza – Servicio de Emergencias
Address: Lavalle 446, Y4629 Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina
Access: Open 24/7. Ambulances (dial 107 or 112) arrive via the emergency entrance; walk-ins register at reception and receive triage immediately. No referral needed—ID and insurance are recommended. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Hospital Maimará – Guardia de Emergencias
Address: Belgrano 906, Maimará, Jujuy, Argentina
Access: A regional public hospital offering general emergency services 24/7. Ambulance and walk-in patients are accepted and triaged on arrival. In serious cases, patients may be transferred to Tilcara or San Salvador de Jujuy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Hospital D S M – Clinica de Guardia
Address: Lavalle s/n, Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina
Access: Operates an after-hours emergency clinic. Walk-ins are triaged on site by nursing staff; ambulances also deliver patients here. For complex emergencies, transport to Hospital Salvador Mazza is arranged. :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 Tilcara, Argentina

In Tilcara, pharmacies are called farmacias. They are typically marked with a green cross or signage that says “farmacia” and are located in the town center. English-speaking service may be available during the tourist season.

Antibiotic Policy in Tilcara

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

Emergency Number in Tilcara, Argentina

In Tilcara — and across Argentina — the main emergency number is 911. This 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.