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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 073223 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC AR
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: ARGENTINA 
 
¶1.  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens 
traveling to or residing in Argentina of the health risks 
associated with the World Health Organization (WHO)- 
declared 2009-H1N1 influenza pandemic, which has resulted 
in illness in numerous countries.  The current outbreak 
in Argentina has caused federal, provincial, and 
municipal authorities to announce several measures to 
prevent the illness from spreading.  The Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans 
at high risk for complications of influenza and 
considering travel to areas affected by 2009-H1N1 
influenza, such as Argentina, discuss their travel plans 
with their doctor.  Together, they should look carefully 
at the 2009-H1N1 flu situation at their destination 
including available health-care options in the area. 
They should discuss their specific health situations and 
possible increased risk of traveling to the area affected 
by 2009-H1N1 flu.  This Travel Alert expires on September 
14, 2009. 
 
 
¶2.  The Government of Argentina has announced a US$263 
million effort to take action against the influenza 
outbreak.  All of Argentina's 23 districts and the city 
of Buenos Aires have extended school vacations, some by 
as long as a month.  Twelve of Argentina's districts, 
including the Province of Buenos Aires and the city of 
Buenos Aires, have declared administrative health 
emergencies.  Throughout the country, authorities advise 
against attending events involving large gatherings of 
people.  The media is issuing public health advice on a 
continuing basis.  The federal government is updating 
measures on a daily basis and has not ruled out more 
restrictive actions. 
 
¶3.  As of July 6, the Ministry of Health had reported 
2,485 confirmed cases of 2009-H1N1, including 60 deaths. 
These figures are updated daily.  Currently, there is 
insufficient international scientific data about the 
course of the pandemic to determine the highest risk 
groups for complications of novel influenza A (2009-H1N1) 
virus infection. According to medical authorities, the 
same age and risk groups who are at higher risk for 
seasonal influenza complications should also be 
considered at higher risk for 2009-H1N1 influenza 
complications. 
 
¶4.  Groups at higher risk for seasonal influenza 
complications include: 
Children less than 5 years old; 
Persons aged 65 years or older; 
Children and adolescents (less than 18 years) who are 
receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at 
risk for experiencing Reye's Syndrome after influenza 
virus infection; 
Pregnant women; 
Adults and children who have chronic pulmonary, 
cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurologic, 
neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders; 
Adults and children who have immunosuppression (including 
immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV); 
Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care 
facilities. 
 
¶5.  Not all respiratory illnesses are 2009-H1N1 
influenza, but may be seasonal influenza or another 
illness.  Specific questions or concerns about influenza 
or specific high-risk conditions should be directed to a 
medical professional. 
 
¶6.  For additional information please consult the 
 
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Department of State information on 2009-H1N1 Flu, the 
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Website or the World Health Organization Website for 
information on how to avoid contracting the virus and how 
to treat it if infected.  U.S. citizens also may call the 
Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the U.S. for the 
latest travel information.  The Office of Overseas 
Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 am ? 8:00 pm 
Eastern Daylight Time, M-F, at 1-888-407-4747, or if 
calling from outside the U.S., at (202)-501-4444.  For 
any emergencies involving American citizens, please 
contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the 
U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, located at 4300 Avenida 
Colombia, 1425 Buenos Aires; telephone+54-11-5777-4354; 
after hours emergency telephone +54-11-5777-4873; ACS 
unit fax +54-11-5777-4293; e-mail BuenosAires- 
ACS@state.gov; web page. 
 
¶7.  Americans living or traveling in Argentina are 
encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the 
State Department's travel registration Website, so that 
they can obtain updated information on travel and 
security within Argentina.  Americans without internet 
access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. 
 
¶8.  Minimize considered. 
CLINTON