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Jordan health care and vaccinations

Vaccination identifier Special precautions
Diphtheria

Yes
Hepatitis A

Yes
Malaria

No
Rabies

Sometimes
Tetanus

Yes
Typhoid

Sometimes
Yellow Fever

No*

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.

Health insurance is strongly recommended. There are excellent hospitals in large towns and cities, with clinics in many villages.

Note: Travellers planning to stay as a resident or long-term visitor for over 3 months should check with their nearest Jordanian embassy to find out if they need to take an HIV test as a condition of entry.

Food and drink: 

It is advisable to stick to bottled water and pasteurised milk. Avoid dairy products made from unboiled milk. Be careful with food and water in rural areas: ensure meat and fish are well cooked and avoid raw vegetables and ready-peeled fruit.

Other risks: 

Vaccination against tuberculosis and hepatitis B is sometimes recommended.

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