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Antimalarial Medication in Medway

Antimalarial Tablets in Medway

Planning to travel? Protect yourself with antimalarial medication in Medway, offered at our expert travel clinic.

What is Malaria?

Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread by infected mosquitoes, with no available vaccine—antimalarials are your best protection.

What are the high-risk regions for contracting Malaria?

Malaria is prevalent in around 100 countries across the globe. It is very common in tropical regions of the world. These includes:

  • large regions of Asia and Africa
  • Central and South America
  • Parts of Middle East
  • Parts of the Pacific islands
  • Haiti and the Dominican Republic

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Necessary steps to prevent Malaria

Malaria can be prevented through some simple steps. ABCD method is most convenient way to remember these steps.

Awareness of the risk – Awareness of the risk of malaria in the region of your visit.

Bite prevention – Prevention of mosquito bites is basic for malaria prevention. Mosquito repellents and mosquito nets can be used for this purpose. These can be locally procured at the place of your visit.

Check if you require antimalarial tablets – Ascertain if you need antimalarial tablets to protect you from contracting malaria, for your place of visit. To get information in this regard and medication if required, book your appointment with us online.

Diagnosis – In case you develop any malaria like symptoms get medical assistance urgently.

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Signs and symptoms of Malaria

When traveling to malaria-prone regions, it’s essential to have the right antimalarial medication to ensure your health and safety.

Malaria symptoms commonly start to show up within 7 to 18 days after being infected, depending on the type of parasite involved. Nevertheless, in some cases, it can take longer for symptoms to appear post infection.  Initial symptoms are akin to that of flu, it includes:

  • High Temperature (38 degrees or above)
  • Headaches
  • Vomiting
  • Muscle aches
  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling unwell in general

It can be quite hard to identify these symptoms as malaria as the symptoms are usually mild. Cause of the most serious form of malaria is getting infected by Plasmodium falciparum parasite. If not diagnosed and treated on time, malaria can cause serious health problems like organ damage, that can prove to be fatal. 

When to seek medical advice?

If signs and symptoms of malaria show up during or after visiting a region where malaria is prevalent, you should seek prompt medical advice, even if the symptoms arise long after your return.

Booking a travel clinic appointment in Medway

If you are about to embark on a holiday abroad in the near future, make certain that you get all the required and recommended vaccinations and antimalarials before leaving the shores. At our travel clinic in Medway, we provide expert travel health services. To see one of our travel health specialists, book your appointment online and avoid the difficulty of waiting in the queue.

Medway Travel Clinic provides expert guidance on the best antimalarial medication for your travel needs.

Booking a travel clinic appointment in Medway

Medway Travel Clinic,
139  New Road, Chatham ME4 4PT

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