Stay Safe from Malaria on Your Travels
If you’re travelling to areas where malaria is present, protecting yourself is essential. At Hemel Hempstead Travel Clinic, we provide expert malaria prevention advice and a range of antimalarial medications tailored to your destination, trip duration, and personal health needs.
What is Malaria?
Malaria is a serious tropical disease transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Without prompt treatment, it can be life-threatening. Common symptoms include:
- Fever and chill
- Sweats, headache, and muscle pain
- Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue
Malaria is found mainly in:
✓ Sub-Saharan Africa
✓ South and Southeast Asia
✓ Central and South America
✓ Parts of the Middle East and Oceania
Who Needs Antimalarial Protection?
You may need protection if you are:
✓ Travelling to a country with known malaria risk
✓ Visiting friends or relatives in malaria-prone regions
✓ Working or volunteering in rural or forested areas
✓ Spending time outdoors at night where mosquito exposure is high
Antimalarial Medications We Provide
We offer a range of UK-approved antimalarial tablets, including:
- Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone) – daily tablets, well tolerated
- Doxycycline – daily tablets, also protects against some other infections
- Mefloquine (Lariam) – weekly tablets, suitable for some travellers
Our travel health specialists will:
✓ Assess your destination’s malaria risk
✓ Review your medical history and current medications
✓ Recommend the most suitable prevention option for you
When to Start and Stop
- Some tablets must be started 1–3 weeks before travel
- Others can be started just 1–2 days before travel
You must continue taking them after your return to ensure full protection (usually 1–4 weeks, depending on the medicine)
Why Choose Hemel Hempstead Travel Clinic?
✓ Expert, personalised malaria prevention advice
✓ On-site supply of antimalarial tablets for convenience
✓ Combination protection – advice on both medication and bite prevention
✓ Up-to-date regional risk information
Mosquito Bite Prevention Tips
Antimalarial tablets work best when combined with mosquito bite prevention:
- Sleep under insecticide-treated mosquito nets
- Wear long sleeves and trousers in the evening
- Apply insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin to exposed skin
- Stay in well-screened or air-conditioned accommodation
Book Your Antimalarial Consultation Today
Don’t take chances with malaria. Visit Hemel Hempstead Travel Clinic for tailored antimalarial protection and travel with peace of mind.
