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Inoculations are not required unless travelling from an area
infected with yellow fever, in which case a certificate will be
requested on arrival. Although not necessary, it is recommended
that a vaccination for typhoid be had before travel to Jordan,
except for short-term business travellers who restrict their meals
to major restaurants and hotels. It is advisable to drink bottled
water, which is cheap and widely available, although better hotels
have their own water filtering systems. An outbreak of bird flu was
detected in poultry in the north of the country, but the risk to
travellers is low. However, close contact with live birds should be
avoided and all poultry and egg dishes should be well cooked as a
precaution. Medical services are good throughout the country with
clinics, hospitals and medical centres in every city or village,
and many doctors in the larger towns or cities speak English. Most
hospitals are privately owned. Travellers should carry their own
prescription medicines and medical insurance is recommended.
View information on diseases: Diphtheria, Giardiasis, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid fever
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