< Back Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? Is the water safe to drink? Are there any vaccinations I should get or other health precautions to take as I prepare for my move to your city? It is essential that you have health insurance in Brazil, as hospital and medical fees are high. For most regions of the country you don't need to worry about vaccinations; however, yellow fever shots are necessary if you plan to visit the following states: Acre, Amazonas, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Para, Rondonia, Amapá and Roraima. For these regions, vaccination against typhoid, polio and malaria are also recommended. ↑ Top Before I get sick, what should I know about seeking medical care in your city as an expat? Again, be sure you're insured. Anyone without private insurance will have to go to public hospitals and await treatment. ↑ Top What is the word for "doctor" in the local language? The local word for doctor is médico. ↑ Top What is the best way to locate a suitable health care provider? Your insurance carrier will advise which hospitals and doctors you are eligible to visit. Local hospitals: Clinica Santa Lucia – Tel: 2126-4000 Clinica São Vicente – Tel: 2529-4422 Clinica Sorocaba – Tel: 2537-9005 Hospital Samaritano – Tel: 2537-9722 Hospital São Lucas – Tel: 2545-4000 ↑ Top Do expats in the area tend to leave the city/area/country to seek medical care? If so, why and where do they go? No. Brazil has excellent medical facilities. ↑ Top What is the number to call to summon help in an emergency? List medical/fire/police. 190 - Police 192 - Emergency 193 - Fire Department ↑ Top What do I do if there's an emergency in the middle of the night—or at another time when my normal doctor/clinic is unavailable? Call 192. ↑ Top How will I recognize a pharmacy? What is it called in the local language? The local word for pharmacy is farmácia or drogaria, and they are recognizable by their red-and-white crosses. ↑ Top Is the water safe to drink? No. It is recommended that you drink bottled water, even in the city. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.