Do you need antimalarials for your next adventure? We offer expert travel health advice and antimalarials at our travel clinic in Oxfordshire. Simply book your appointment online or visit us at Faringdon Pharmacy.
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted through bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are five parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and two of these species p.falciparum and p.vivax pose the highest threat.
Check on the Saudi embassy website or your airline or hajj organisers for the latest hajj rules and requirements.
If you are planning to travel, speak to one of our pharmacists to establish if you require antimalarial drugs. The pharmacist will check the risk of malaria and also the type of activities you will be carrying out to decide if you will need anti-malarial drugs.
The two commonly used antimalarial drugs available are Doxycycline and Malarone (generic and branded). During your consultation, a pharmacist will explain which antimalarial drugs are suitable for you and the main pros and cons of each type.
If you are planning on travelling, please book a consultation well in advance or visit our pharmacy so that you can receive maximum protection from the antimalarials. Also, the pharmacist will give you advice on how to minimise your risk of mosquito bites and other appropriate precautions for your travel.
We aim to provide a full range of private vaccination services at Faringdon Pharmacy. You can book an appointment for the following additional services with our travel health experts.
You can check the following websites for the latest news and updates on travel health, vaccines and foreign travel advice.
