Malaria Prevention

Malaria prevention options and prices.

Atovaquone/Proguanil

£1.90/tablet adult

£1.50/tablet child from 12 months.

Dosage: 1 tablet daily, starting 2 days before travel, continuing during travel, and 7 days after leaving the malaria area.

This is the generic version of Malarone - top choice of travellers.

Doxycycline

£0.50/capsule

From 12 years.

Dosage: 1 capsule daily, starting 2 days before travel, continuing during travel, and 4 weeks after leaving the malaria area.

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Mefloquine

£3/tablet

From 12 months.

Dosage: 1 tablet weekly, starting 10 days before travel, continue weekly on the same day during travel, and 4 weeks after leaving the malaria area.

Read more about Mefloquine

Resources

TravelHealthPro factsheet on Malaria

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites

How to Prevent Tick Bites

Book Malaria Prevention