If you’re travelling to a high-risk malaria area, it is recommended you get the vaccine, especially if you are at greater risk of infection, this includes:

• Pregnant individuals

• Young children

• People aged over 65

• Those with a weakened immune system

• Individuals without a spleen

When you arrive, a trained clinician will carry out a short consultation to confirm the vaccine is suitable for you. They will ask about your medical history, allergies, and any current medications.

Once everything is confirmed, the vaccine will be given as a quick injection, usually into the upper arm.

Afterward, you’ll be asked to stay in the pharmacy for around 15 minutes so we can make sure you feel well before leaving.

We’ll also provide aftercare advice and answer any questions you may have about the vaccination.

Our team can provide advice if you’re travelling to a high-risk area for malaria.

You can also protect yourself by: 

• Taking the antimalarial medicine you’re prescribed

• Using 50% DEET-based insect repellent on your skin

• Sleeping under mosquito nets treated with insecticide

• Wearing long-sleeved clothing and trousers to cover your arms and legs in the evening

For more information, please visit the NHS website.

Malaria is commonly found in tropical regions including:

• Parts of Africa and Asia

• Central and South America

• Dominican Republic and Haiti

• Parts of the Middle East

• Some Pacific islands

It’s important to treat malaria quickly with antimalarial medicine.

Some people may require specialist care and treatment in a hospital. 

For more information, please visit the NHS website.