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How does Spain's healthcare system compare with the US

WEBPublic vs private. The main difference between healthcare in Spain and the US is that healthcare in the US is mostly private. The US health system does not …

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A step-by-step guide on how to fill out Spain’s Health Control Form

WEBFill in the details of the health questionnaire. Photo: www.spth.gob.es. Step 5: The final part of the form is signing an affidavit, agreeing to isolate if you experience …

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Paying for public healthcare in Spain: the pros and cons of the

WEBTo access it, you will pay a monthly fee of €60 if you are under 65 and €157 if you are over 65. Spain's public health system is widely regarded to be among the best …

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Getting the flu vaccine in Spain in 2021: What you need to know

WEBIt's also possible to buy a flu vaccine dose at pharmacies in Spain and either administer it yourself or ask someone at a private health centre to do it for you at a …

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EXPLAINED: What are the new rules for travel to Spain for all

WEBAll international travellers have to fill in a health control form on the Spain Travel Health website or app before flying to Spain. Those entering from an EU or EEA …

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EXPLAINED: Spain's new €100 million mental health plan

WEBThe scheme will have a €100 million budget until 2024, and will focus on training professionals, fighting stigmatisation, early detection and prevention of suicide, …

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EXPLAINED: What do Spain’s new Covid restrictions for the US …

WEBFrom Monday September 6th 2021, the rules for US travellers heading to Spain changed, especially depending on whether they are vaccinated or not. In a nutshell, people in the …

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Spain is officially the world’s healthiest country

WEBSpain has risen to the top of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, which ranks 169 economies according to factors that contribute to overall health. Spain topped …

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What is it that makes living in Spain so healthy

WEBAn Active, Sun-Soaked, Low-Stress Lifestyle. The Local readers were generally very positive about the lifestyle in Spain, thanks to several factors. Without a …

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When, where and how to get the flu vaccine and Covid booster in …

WEBThe winter vaccination campaign began on October 15th 2023 and ends on January 31st 2024. The Ministry of Health has set out several guidelines as to who …

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REVEALED: The best public and private hospitals in Spain

WEBSix out of the top 10 public hospitals are found in Madrid, while two are in Barcelona, one in Valencia and one in Seville. Spain's best public hospitals. Hospital …

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BREXIT: How Britons can access Spain's public healthcare if they're …

WEBThis “special agreement” allows Brits and other foreigners who have been registered in Spain for a year to pay a monthly sum into the country’s public health …

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Waiting lists in Spanish healthcare system hit record levels

WEBA historical high of 793,521 patients were, as of December 31st, 2022, waiting for surgeries across the Spanish healthcare system. The numbers show that there are …

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RANKED: The best hospitals in Spain

WEBHealthcare workers at the Fundacion Jimenez Diaz hospital in Madrid, widely recognised as the best in Spain. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) Here are …

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The best private healthcare for foreigners in Spain

WEBThose wanting to move to Spain and applying for residency visas, such as the non-lucrative visa, will need to get private health coverage.You will also need private …

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Q&A: When do I need to fill out Spain's Covid health control form …

WEBA: The Health Control Form is a form which provides the Spanish authorities with information about where you're travelling from, your vaccination or recovery status …

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OPINION: There's a stark difference between healthcare in UK and …

WEBSue Wilson of Bremain in Spain compares recent experience of healthcare in Britain and in Spain. Since the referendum in 2016, healthcare for Brits in Spain has …

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Getting a medical certificate for Spanish residency: What you need …

WEBThe certificado médico or medical certificate needed for Spanish residency is actually not a certificate at all, but a letter from a registered health practitioner stating …

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Weather in Spain: What is 'calima' and is it bad for you

WEBCalima episodes tend to last between three and five days. When rainfall occurs during a period of calima, it leads to muddy rain, known as lluvia de barro in …

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