Travel Vaccination

Malaria Prevention (Antimalarial Tablets)

Destination-matched antimalarial tablets and bite prevention advice, arranged in one visit.

What is malaria, and how is it prevented?

Malaria is a parasitic infection spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It's found across large parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and Oceania, and can range from a flu-like illness to a serious, life-threatening condition without treatment.

There is no vaccine routinely offered to UK travellers, so prevention relies on two things working together: taking the right antimalarial tablets for your specific destination, and avoiding mosquito bites in the first place.

Who should book a consultation?

Travellers to malaria-endemic countries

Including much of sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America.

Those visiting during rainy season

When mosquito activity and transmission risk tend to increase.

Long-stay travellers and expatriates

Who need a plan for ongoing prevention throughout an extended stay.

Multi-country itineraries

Crossing between areas with different levels of malaria risk and drug resistance.

What's included

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Destination-Matched Advice

Recommendations reflect the specific resistance patterns of your route.

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A Simple Tablet Course

Taken daily or weekly depending on the medication prescribed.

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Started Before You Travel

Some tablets need to begin several days ahead of departure.

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Bite Prevention Guidance

Practical advice on repellent, clothing, and sleeping under nets.

Getting your prescription: what to expect

1. Book a consultation and itinerary review

We'll map out exactly where you're going and when.

2. Receive your tablet recommendation

Matched to your route, trip length, and health history.

3. Collect your prescription

With clear instructions on when to start and how to take it.

4. Travel with confidence

Continuing your tablets as advised, including for a period after you return.

Questions about malaria prevention

Is there a malaria vaccine for travellers?

Not routinely for UK travellers at this time. Antimalarial tablets combined with bite prevention remain the standard approach; ask us for the latest guidance.

Which tablets are right for me?

This depends on your destination, trip length, and health history, which is why we assess it individually during your consultation.

Do I need to keep taking tablets after I get home?

Yes, most courses continue for a period after your return. Your clinician will confirm exactly how long for your specific medication.

Are antimalarials safe during pregnancy?

This needs individual assessment, so please mention it during your consultation so we can advise on the safest option.

Ready to plan your malaria prevention?

Book your consultation to get destination-matched advice and a prescription.