Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
site of injection, and is usually only given in specialised chest clinics. As it's a live vac-
cine it should not be given to pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals. The
BCG vaccine is not available in all countries.
Typhoid
This is spread through food or water that has been contaminated by infected human fae-
ces. The first symptom is usually fever or a pink rash on the abdomen. Septicaemia (blood
poisoning) may also occur. Typhoid vaccine (typhim Vi, typherix) will give protection for
three years. In some countries, the oral vaccine Vivotif is also available.
Yellow Fever
Yellow-fever vaccination is not required for Jordan but you
do
need a yellow-fever certi-
ficate, from a designated clinic, if arriving from an infected area, or if you've been in an
infected area in the two weeks prior to arrival in Jordan.
Environmental Hazards
Jordan is not a dangerous place to visit but it does have a few hazards unique to desert en-
vironments and some visitors get themselves into trouble hiking through the desert in the
heat of the day, especially around Wadi Rum. While heat-related problems are the most
common, don't forget that the desert can be bitterly cold in winter: there is a real risk of
hypothermia if camping between December and February without adequate bedding. For
hazards connected with swimming, diving or snorkelling,
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