Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal disease, spread in over 100 countries by the infected Anolpheles mosquito. Approximately 2,000 travellers return annually to the UK with Malaria. In 2005 there were 11 deaths in the UK from Malaria.
What type of anti-Malarial drugs you will need, indeed whether you will need them at all, depends on several factors including the specific area you will be visiting, the weather and the time of year. Anyone visiting a malarious area can become infected, whatever their age and ethnic background. Malaria can kill very quickly if not diagnosed promptly. It is particularly important to understand that there several strains of Malaria, and that taking the wrong type of medication for the strain to be encountered remains one of the major causes of Malarial infection amongst British travellers.
Our staff are specialists in travel medicine and bite avoidance methods, with access to the latest data on outbreaks, resistant strains, and prevention methods. With us, you can be sure that you have the correct medication, effective mosquito nets and insect
repellents, and the comfort of an expert on call if you show symptoms whilst abroad. Call to book an appointment; we can help you even if you are departing in a matter of days.
For more information on Malaria Prevention click here.
