Remember as well as taking antimalarials it is equally important to take bite avoidance measures. Keep covered with long sleeved clothing, trousers and socks. Cover any exposed skin with a 50% DEET repellent and reapply regularly, use EX4 clothing spray, mosquito nets and plug-in vapourisers. Always get any fever or flu-like symptoms seen to immediately even up to a year or more after leaving the malaria area.
A shortage of Malarone has been reported from the makers, Glaxosmithkline here in the UK. They are unable to supply it to any of their customers. This is to have a huge effect on our travellers, as it is one of the most popular antimalarial tablets.
It is anticipated that GSK will have stock later in November to send out to clinics and pharmacies.
Although this is an inconvenience there are other alternative antimalarial drugs which can be used in place of Malarone. These include Doxycycline and Mefloquine. Please come into The Travel Clinic to discuss your individual needs and we can suggest an appropriate antimalarial for your destination and your personal health requirements.
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