Malaria Prevention

Malaria is a serious illness spread by mosquito bites in certain parts of the world, and taking preventative antimalarial tablets is an important part of staying safe when travelling. GetMyMeds offers antimalarial treatments to help protect you on your trip.

How It Works

1. Complete an online consultation telling us where and when you are travelling, plus your medical history.
2. A clinician reviews your destination and health details to recommend a suitable antimalarial for you.
3. If approved, your tablets are dispatched discreetly in good time before you travel.

Choosing a Treatment

The right antimalarial depends on your destination, the length and nature of your trip, your medical history and any other medicines you take. Some are taken daily and others weekly, and they differ in when you start and how long you continue after returning home. Our clinicians can help match you to an appropriate option. It is best to arrange this well ahead of departure, as some treatments must begin before you travel.

FAQ

Do tablets alone fully protect me from malaria? No treatment is one hundred per cent effective. Antimalarials greatly reduce risk, but you should also take bite-prevention measures such as repellent, covering up and using a mosquito net.

When should I start taking my antimalarials? This varies by medicine. Some are started a day or two before travel, others one to two weeks before. Your consultation will set out exactly when to begin and how long to continue afterwards.

What if I feel unwell after my trip? Malaria symptoms can appear weeks or even months after returning. If you develop a fever or flu-like illness after travelling, seek medical advice promptly and mention where you have been.