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.yellow fever  vaccination is required for entry into Jordan for all travellers over one year ofas possible.For an ambulance in Jordan call x193.age if coming from infected areas such as sub-Saharan Africa, and parts of South America Antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate(Dramamine) and meclizine (Antivert, Bon- INFECTIOUS DISEASESFor more on these diseases and vaccinations see Infectious Diseases, opposite.ine) are usually the first choice for treating Diphtheria & Tetanusmotion sickness.Their main side-effect is Diphtheria is spread through close respira-drowsiness.A herbal alternative is ginger, tory contact.It causes a high temperatureScissors, safety pins, tweezersFURTHER READING which works like a charm for some people.and severe sore throat.Sometimes a mem-ThermometerLonely Planet s Healthy Travel  Asia & brane forms across the throat requiring aInsect repellent that contains DEET, for India is packed with useful informationtracheostomy to prevent suffocation.Vac-the body including pretrip planning, emergency IN JORDAN cination is recommended for those likely toInsect spray that contains Permethrin  first aid, immunisation and disease infor-be in close contact with the local populationfor clothing, tents and bed nets mation and what to do if you get sick on AVAILABILIT Y & COST OF in infected areas.The vaccine is given as anSun blockthe road.Other recommended references HEALTH CARE injection alone, or with tetanus (you mayOral rehydration saltsinclude Traveller s Health by Dr Richard There are modern, well-equipped public hos- well have had this combined injection as aIodine tablets or other water purification Dawood, International Travel Health Guidepitals in Amman, Irbid, Aqaba and Karak; child), and lasts 10 years.tablets by Stuart R Rose, MD and The Travellers smaller hospitals in Madaba, Ramtha andSyringes and sterile needles (if travelling Good Health Guide by Ted Lankester, anZarqa; and basic health centres in most other Hepatitis Ato remote areas) especially useful health guide for volunteers towns.Jordan also boasts over 50 private hos- Hepatitis A is spread through contaminatedand long-term expatriates working in the pitals, which cater primarily to patients from food (particularly shellfish) and water.ItINTERNET RESOURCES Middle East.neighbouring countries, particularly the Gulf causes jaundice and, although it is rarelyThere is a wealth of travel health advice on States, who are attracted by the lower medi- fatal, can cause prolonged lethargy andthe Internet.For further information, the cal costs.Emergency treatment not requiring delayed recovery.Symptoms include darkLonely Planet website (www.lonelyplanet IN TRANSIT hospitalisation is free in Jordan.urine, a yellow colour to the whites of the.com) is a good place to start.The World Most towns have well-stocked pharma- eyes, fever and abdominal pain.Hepatitis AHealth Organization (www.who.int/ith) DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT ) cies, but always make sure to check the vaccine (Avaxim, VAQTA, Havrix) is givenpublishes a superb book, International Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood expiry date of any medicine you buy in Jor- as an injection; hepatitis A and typhoidTravel and Health, which is revised annu- clots form in the legs during plane flights, dan.It is better to bring any unusual or im- vaccines can also be given as a single-doseally and is available online at no cost.chiefly because of a prolonged immobility.portant medical items with you from home, vaccine, hepatyrix or viatim.Another website of general interest is MD The longer the flight is, the greater the risk.Travel Health (www.mdtravelhealth [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]