What vaccines do I need for Jordan?

Required: Yellow Fever (required only if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country). Recommended by the CDC: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies (for extended travel or animal contact in rural areas).

Is tap water safe to drink in Jordan?

Tap water is not safe to drink in Jordan. Drink bottled or treated water throughout your trip, including in resort areas.

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Middle East

Jordan Travel Health

Reviewed by Alexander Webber, Chief Epidemiologist · Updated 2026-08

Jordan is a relatively low-risk travel destination in the Middle East with no malaria transmission and modern healthcare infrastructure in Amman. The most common health issue for travelers is traveler's diarrhea from street food and unfiltered water. Visitors to Petra and Wadi Rum face risks from extreme heat, UV exposure, and dehydration in desert environments.

Food Safety: Moderate Risk Tap Water: Unsafe Malaria Risk Present

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Vaccines for Jordan

Required for Entry

Yellow Fever (required only if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country)

CDC Recommended

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Rabies (for extended travel or animal contact in rural areas)

Source: CDC Travelers' Health — Jordan

Malaria Risk

No malaria risk. Malaria transmission does not occur in Jordan.

Food and Water Safety

Moderate Risk Tap water: not safe to drink

Tap water is not recommended for drinking due to variable quality and high mineral content. Use bottled water throughout the country. Food safety in Amman's established restaurants is generally reliable. Exercise caution with street food, buffets, and water-washed raw produce.

Key Health Tips for Jordan

Carry ample bottled water when visiting Petra and Wadi Rum; dehydration is a leading cause of tourist medical emergencies.
Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen and wear a hat; UV radiation in the desert is extreme.
The Dead Sea is safe to float in but its extreme salinity causes eye and skin irritation; avoid swallowing water and shower immediately after.
Stray dogs are common in rural areas; avoid contact due to rabies risk.

Disease Risks in Jordan

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