Barcelona Family Emergency Guide

local_hospital Pediatric Healthcare in Barcelona

Hospital Sant Joan de Déu is a private-public highly specialized child pediatric center.

map Emergency Maps & Locations

Plotted below are English-friendly pediatric emergency wards, late-night chemist pharmacies, and essential convenient stores for emergency baby milk or formula.

list_alt Plotted Medical Spots

translate Translation Aid

Show these phrases to a pharmacist, paramedic, or hotel receptionist if you need assistance:

• Mi hijo está enfermo / Mi hija está enferma.
  → My son / daughter is sick.
• ¿Dónde están las urgencias pediátricas?
  → Where is the pediatric emergency room?
• Mi hijo tiene fiebre alta y dificultad para respirar.
  → My child has a high fever and difficulty breathing.
• Por favor, llame a una ambulancia de inmediato.
  → Please call an ambulance immediately.
• Necesito paracetamol / ibuprofeno para niños.
  → I need paracetamol / ibuprofen for children.

check_box Emergency Checklist

• 🛡️ Insurance Card: Keep a digital copy of your family's travel insurance certificates in your phone's photo library.
• 🛡️ Hotel Address: Write down your hotel's physical address and phone number in the local language on a piece of paper in your pocket.
• 🛡️ Medication Log: Write down the active drug name (e.g. paracetamol or ibuprofen) rather than brand names like Calpol or Tylenol when talking to foreign pharmacists.
• 🛡️ Power Bank: Always carry a backup power bank in your stroller pouch to prevent your phone from dying during emergency trips.