If you are travelling to high-risk areas such as parts of Africa and Asia, South America and parts of the Middle East, you are more likely to catch malaria. Malaria Prophylaxis is a treatment method recommended if you are travelling to these areas, that works to prevent malaria. It works by killing off any malaria parasites within the body during their development stage in the liver and red blood cells.
What Can I Expect at My Appointment?
A healthcare professional will ask questions such as your previous medical history, where you are staying, activities you will be doing and how long you will be staying abroad. There are a range of pills available for this treatment, but a clinician will select a pill based on the factors mentioned above.
