HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE ----------------------- HOTEL STAFF AND CONSULATES NORMALLY HAVE A LIST OF DOCTORS FOR REFERRAL. TAP WATER IS NOT RECOMMENDED. "DROGARIAS" SELL MANY OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINES BUT ONLY "FARMACIAS" ARE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP PRESCRIPTIONS AND GIVE INJECTIONS.
MEDICAL INSURANCE TO COVER THE RISK OF ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT WHILE IN BRAZIL IS RECOMMENDED.