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Book AppointmentAntimalarial medications are also known as antimalarials and malaria tablets. They are taken to prevent malaria. There are a number of options available and the choice depends upon destination and individual suitability.
| Antimalarial | Price | For a pack of |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline | £35 | Pack of 50 |
| Malarone | £49.50 | Pack of 12 |
| Paediatric Malarone | £22.50 | Pack of 12 |
| Lariam | £35 | Pack of 10 |
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How can I prevent Malaria?
When visiting an area with risk of malaria, anti-malarial medication may be required.
The type of medication given will depend on where you are travelling and your medical history. We will help you find the anti-malarial medication that suits you best. We always discuss the risks and benefits in detail at your appointment.
You should also use insect repellent and take careful steps to reduce numbers of insect bites – please ask us for more information when you come and see us.
What are antimalarials?
Antimalarials are oral tablets taken to help prevent malaria, they offer over 90% protection, dramatically reducing your risk of the disease.
There are a number of different types of malaria medication available, and our specialist travel nurses will help determine the most suitable option for you.
Who should use antimalarials?
Adults and children travelling to countries where Malaria is considered a risk should always use antimalarial medication.
Antimalarials can reduce your risk of catching malaria by more than 90% making your travels much safer. It is important to always use them in conjunction with bite prevention measures.
Malaria is Preventable
What is Malaria?
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes.
The malaria parasite is spread by the bite of the female mosquito only. It can be fatal if it’s not diagnosed and treated quickly. Symptoms are often delayed and may not appear until after you return home. A fever following travel to a malarial area should always be investigated urgently to rule out the possibility of malaria, since rapid deterioration can occur.
What are the symptoms of malaria?
The most common malaria symptoms are:
- Fever – 38ºC or over (often intermittent)
- Aching muscles and joints
- A headache
- Chills (sweating and shivering)
- Abdominal pains and diarrhoea
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin & whites of eyes)
Not all of these symptoms may be present, and symptoms may be delayed (in some cases for up to a year) after your return home – obscuring the link to your travels. Always seek prompt medical advice if you are unwell.
Malaria is easily misdiagnosed as flu, especially at times of year when flu-like symptoms are common. Fever, even weeks after returning from the tropics, should always be treated as an emergency. Call us on +44 20 7353 5678 and we can advise you.
Why should I keep taking antimalarials once I’ve returned home?
Completing the course is vital for malaria prevention.
Antimalarials do not prevent you from being infected with the malaria parasite, but they suppress the infection by killing the parasite either in the liver, or as they are leaving the liver to enter the bloodstream. Therefore if you have been infected with malaria during your travels, you may still have parasites within your body. Continuing the course of treatment after you return ensures that those parasites do not get a chance to multiply and cause you potentially severe illness.
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Book your travel consultation online
Book AppointmentAntimalarial medications are also known as antimalarials and malaria tablets. They are taken to prevent malaria. There are a number of options available and the choice depends upon destination and individual suitability.
| Antimalarial | Price | For a pack of |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline | £35 | Pack of 50 |
| Malarone | £49.50 | Pack of 12 |
| Paediatric Malarone | £22.50 | Pack of 12 |
| Lariam | £35 | Pack of 10 |
Fleet Street Clinic is not a VAT registered company
Vaccinations at Fleet Street Clinic
Book a travel consultation with one of our knowledgable, friendly travel nurses to review your existing vaccine protection, and for the most up-to-date advice on which additional vaccines are recommended for your trip. We are an internationally-known specialist Travel Clinic – you can rely on us for all your travel health needs and can be completely certain to find every travel vaccine, always in stock.
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FAQS
Malaria is a serious and sometimes life-threatening tropical disease. Travellers from non-malarial parts of the world have no naturally-acquired immunity so are vulnerable to severe infection, which can be fatal without prompt treatment. It is important to seek urgent medical help if you think you have malaria.
Standby emergency treatment (SBET) can be a good way of combating the malaria risk for some types of travel. You can discuss the advantages and disadvantages in greater depth with your travel nurse during a travel consultation. This is usually only recommended when travelling to areas that are remote and with little or no medical facilities close-by.
If you think you may have malaria, you should seek medical attention. They will be able to diagnose malaria with a blood test and if it comes back as positive they can begin treatment. It is important not to delay medical attention as your health could deteriorate rapidly.
Yes, there are quite a few different options to consider. We’ll explain the options and help you choose the most suitable one for your destination and circumstances.
