Anti-malarial
Anti-malarial Vaccine at Ashvale Pharmacy and Travel Clinic
What is Malaria?
Malaria, a tropical illness transmitted through mosquito bites, can pose a serious threat and, if not promptly diagnosed and treated, may result in fatality.
The cause of malaria is the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito that is infected with the plasmodium parasite. There are several types of the plasmodium parasite, but only five – plasmodium falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae, and knowlesi – are responsible for causing malaria.
Malaria Vaccines is available at
Ash vale Pharmacy and Travel ClinicWho should take Antimalarial drugs?
When traveling to malaria-prone regions, it is advisable to take antimalarial drugs as a preventive measure. In addition to medication, it is crucial to observe precautionary measures throughout your trip. These precautions include:
- Utilize air conditioning with screened doors and windows.
- If air conditioning is unavailable, sleep under a mosquito net.
- Apply insecticide consistently, even during sleep.
- Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing, especially during dusk and night when mosquitoes are most active.
Symptoms of Malaria
If you are traveling to an area with a high risk of malaria, it’s crucial to be vigilant about potential symptoms, which typically manifest between seven and eighteen days after initial infection. In rare instances, symptoms may not surface for up to a year or more, although a blood test can confirm infection.
Common symptoms include:
- High temperature (38+)
- Fever/Chills
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Vomiting/Diarrhea
For your antimalarial medication needs, visit Ashvale Pharmacy and Travel Clinic, conveniently available at our vaccination clinics in Ashvale.
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