Malaria prevention starts with one question: exactly where are you going? Risk can vary between countries and between regions within the same country, which is why a generic destination checklist is not enough.
Book an individual travel-health assessment at Longeva Wellness.
What is malaria?
Malaria is a potentially serious infection transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Prevention advice should be based on your exact itinerary, travel dates, accommodation, activities and individual health circumstances.
Does every traveller to a malaria country need tablets?
No. Malaria risk is not uniform. Depending on the area and individual circumstances, advice may range from mosquito-bite prevention to the use of antimalarial medicine following clinical assessment.
Never rely on another traveller’s prescription or an old itinerary: the appropriate approach can differ.
How can I reduce mosquito bites?
Use an appropriate insect repellent, cover exposed skin when practical and use suitable screens, nets or air-conditioned accommodation where relevant. Follow current travel-health guidance for the destination.
Antimalarial medicine
Where antimalarial medicine is recommended, the choice depends on destination risk, medical history, other medicines and individual suitability. Prescription treatment should only be supplied following an appropriate clinical assessment.
What if I am pregnant or have a medical condition?
Pregnancy, age, long-term health conditions and regular medicines can affect travel planning and the suitability of prevention options. Seek individual clinical advice rather than self-selecting treatment.
Fever during or after travel
Malaria can be serious. If you develop a fever or significant illness during or after travel to a malaria-risk area, seek prompt medical advice and tell the healthcare professional where you have travelled.
Planning South-East Asia?
Malaria advice differs across the region and within individual countries. Read our destination guides for Thailand, Bali & Indonesia and Vietnam.
Malaria prevention advice in Rochdale
Longeva Wellness provides private travel-health assessment at Unit 1 Chichester Court, Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UG, serving travellers throughout Greater Manchester.
Book your travel-health consultation.
Important
Malaria maps and recommendations can change. Always check current country-specific advice and obtain an individual assessment for your actual itinerary.
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