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Travel Vaccine Information
Malaria Prevention
Tailored antimalarial medication plans plus bite-avoidance coaching.
Why this vaccine matters
Personalised prescription of atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine with pharmacist counselling on adherence and side effects.
Who needs it
- •Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon basin, South Asia, or other malaria-endemic regions
- •Gap year students, humanitarian workers, and business travelers on extended stays
Dosage & protection
Doses: Daily tablets starting 1-2 days before travel (atovaquone/proguanil) or 2 days after return depending on regimen.
Protection: Protection lasts while medication is continued and for the recommended post-travel period.
Preparation tips
- •Book at least 2 weeks before departure to allow time for the full course
- •Discuss current medications to check for interactions
Possible side effects
- •Stomach upset if tablets are taken without food
- •Occasional vivid dreams (mefloquine) or photosensitivity (doxycycline)