Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal disease spread by mosquito bites in many tropical regions. There's no vaccine for travellers, so prevention means antimalarial tablets plus bite avoidance.
It depends on exactly where you're going, the season and your activities — risk varies enormously even within a country. We assess your route and advise whether tablets are recommended.
Options include atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline and mefloquine. The best choice depends on your destination, medical history and preferences — we'll talk it through.
Most are started before you travel, taken throughout your trip, and continued for a period after you return. We'll give you a clear schedule.
Tablets aren't 100%, so covering up, using repellent (DEET) and sleeping under a net are essential parts of malaria prevention.
Vary by tablet and are usually mild. We'll explain what to expect and help you choose one that suits you.
Fever, chills and flu-like illness during or after travel to a malaria area should always be checked urgently — tell any doctor where you've been.
Pregnant travellers, young children and people with certain conditions need specific advice — we tailor this carefully.
Malaria can become life-threatening within 24 hours, particularly the falciparum type found in much of Africa. Prompt treatment is vital — and prevention with the right tablets and bite avoidance dramatically lowers your risk.
Everything you need to know about the malaria & antimalarial tablets.
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