Travel and study in a foreign country can be very strenuous.\u00a0 It is important that you take action immediately when an illness or injury occurs.<\/p>\n
When you are sick in Jordan, you need to be patient at a time when you may feel least able to be so. Hospital visits can sometimes take hours. Such experiences can test your patience and cultural sensitivity.<\/p>\n
In the event of a common illness, it is recommended you first go to a pharmacy, which is the first line of defense in Jordanian healthcare. There, you can speak to a professional who may prescribe medicine or recommend further, more urgent care. You should speak with a Resident Coordinator in all cases of any serious illness, especially if you are considering \/ are going to the hospital. You can also contact the Resident Coordinators about accompanying you to the doctor. Depending on the issue, you may be taken to the hospital or a specialist. Even if you aren\u2019t facing a life-threatening emergency, you may still be directed to the hospital Emergency Room to see a physician.<\/p>\n
Some people have diarrhea just changing countries, so don\u2019t be surprised if your stomach is unsettled when you first arrive (or if your allergies act up!).\u00a0 The adaptation period can be minimized by avoiding fruits or vegetables that are unpeeled, uncooked, or grown with irrigation water.\u00a0 These same precautions will also provide some protection from hepatitis, typhoid, and cholera.\u00a0 You are also encouraged to pay attention to the cleanliness of the building, utensils, and food in any new place you eat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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