Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Jordan
From Petra and Wadi Rum to a float in the Dead Sea, Jordan is a wonderful trip. Here is what to sort before you fly, without the fuss.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Jordan?
For most UK travellers, Jordan is fairly straightforward. The two vaccines worth checking for nearly everyone are hepatitis A and tetanus, and a booster is often due even if you had them years ago. Depending on your plans and how you like to travel, typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies or an MMR top-up may also be sensible.
The good news is that malaria tablets are not generally recommended for Jordan. What matters more here is being sensible with food and water, staying hydrated in the heat, and protecting yourself from the sun and any occasional biting insects. A short consultation lets us tailor the list to your itinerary.
Plan ahead
Book 4–6 weeks before you fly
Giving yourself four to six weeks means any courses can be completed and your protection has time to build. Left it late? Still come in, as we can often help with a shorter schedule or prioritise what matters most for your trip.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Jordan
These recommendations follow TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC) guidance and are confirmed at a short consultation based on your health and plans.
Hepatitis A
Most travellers
Spread through contaminated food and water, so worth having for the mezze, street food and long days out at Petra and Wadi Rum.
Tetanus
Most travellers
Cuts and grazes are easy to pick up on desert treks and rocky sites, so we check your booster is current and top it up if needed.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Considered for longer stays, adventure activities, or if you might need medical or dental care while away.
Measles (MMR)
Some travellers
Make sure you have had two lifetime doses, as measles still circulates and a top-up is quick to arrange.
Rabies
Some travellers
Worth discussing if you will be around animals, cycling or trekking in remote areas, or travelling far from prompt medical care.
Typhoid
Some travellers
Advised for many trips given the food and water route of infection, especially for adventurous eaters or longer or rural stays.
Entry rules — separate from your jabs
Yellow fever certificate: what Jordan requires
A yellow fever certificate requirement is a legal condition of entry — it is not the same thing as the vaccine being recommended for your health. The recommendation (when there is one) appears in the vaccine list above; the entry rule is below.
No yellow fever certificate is required to enter Jordan
Jordan does not ask arriving travellers for a yellow fever certificate, whatever your route.
There is no yellow fever transmission risk in Jordan itself — this rule exists purely to stop the virus being carried in from elsewhere.
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria and mosquito-borne illness in Jordan
Malaria tablets are not generally recommended for Jordan, so you can leave the antimalarials off your list. Mosquitoes may still be present in some areas, though, so simple bite avoidance is worth keeping up, particularly around water and in the evenings.
- No routine malaria tablets needed for Jordan
- Use insect repellent with DEET where mosquitoes are about
- Cover up at dawn and dusk and keep hydrated in the heat
FAQ
Jordan travel vaccines — FAQs
Getting ready for Jordan?
Book a short travel health consultation at our Timperley clinic and we will tailor your vaccines to your itinerary. Serving Altrincham, Trafford and South Manchester.