Antimalarial Medication in Slough

Same-Day Appointments Available for Malaria Prevention Treatment
Malarone (adult)

£2.50 per tablet

Generic atovaquone/proguanil

£2.50 per tablet

Malarone Paediatric

£1.20 per tablet

About Anti-Malaria Vaccination

Malaria poses a serious threat to travellers visiting tropical and subtropical regions, claiming over 600,000 lives annually worldwide. If you’re travelling to malaria-endemic areas, antimalarial medication is essential for safe travel.

At our Slough Travel Clinic, we provide comprehensive malaria prevention services, including risk assessment, prescription antimalarial medication, and expert guidance on avoiding mosquito bites. Our experienced pharmacists deliver personalised travel health consultations to ensure you’re fully protected throughout your journey.

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How Our Travel Vaccination Works

Book an Appointment

Call or book online to schedule your travel health consultation. We recommend booking 4–6 weeks before departure to allow time for any necessary vaccinations, though we accommodate urgent travellers needing immediate malaria prevention.

Attend Your Consultation

Our pharmacists will review your complete itinerary, assess your malaria risk, and evaluate your medical history. You'll receive a tailored antimalarial medication prescription with clear instructions on when to start, dosing schedule, and duration. Comprehensive travel health advice and any necessary vaccinations provided during the same visit.

Collect Your Medication

Collect your prescribed antimalarial medication from our clinic with detailed guidance on correct usage, potential side effects, and mosquito bite prevention strategies. You'll leave fully prepared with everything needed for safe, malaria-free travel.

What is Malaria?

Malaria

Malaria is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most dangerous species responsible for severe complications and death.

How malaria spreads

High-risk destinations include

Even short visits to endemic areas carry risk. Business travellers staying in cities are not immune; mosquitoes don’t respect hotel boundaries.

Importance of Malaria Vaccination

Whilst no single antimalaria medication is widely used for travellers, effective antimalarial medication provides excellent protection when combined with bite prevention measures. The right antimalarial treatment can reduce your malaria risk by over 90%.

Why malaria prevention matters:

Rapid progression

Severe malaria can progress to organ failure and death within days if untreated

No natural immunity

Travellers from non-endemic countries have zero immunity and face higher severe illness risk

Incomplete protection

Mosquito bite prevention alone is insufficient—antimalarials are essential

Peace of mind

Travel confidently knowing you’ve taken medically recommended precautions

Prevents complications

Protects against cerebral malaria, severe anaemia, and kidney failure

// The three-pillar approach to malaria prevention

Say no to malaria

Who Should Get the Malaria Vaccine?

Anyone travelling to malaria-endemic regions should consult our travel health specialists for personalised risk assessment and prescription of antimalarial medication, including consideration of age, weight, pregnancy, and medical history. Your individual risk depends on destination, season, accommodation standard, activities, and trip duration.

Malaria prevention is strongly recommended for

Antimalarial medication is suitable for

Special considerations

Symptoms of Malaria

Malaria symptoms typically appear 7–30 days after an infected mosquito bite, though symptoms can emerge months later. Early recognition and immediate treatment are critical for preventing severe complications.

// Classic malaria symptoms

Does tha patient have malaria

// Severe malaria warning signs

If you develop fever during or after travel to a malaria zone, seek immediate medical attention. Always inform healthcare providers about your travel history, even if your trip was months ago. Malaria is a medical emergency.

Malaria warning Signs

Side Effects of Malaria Vaccination

Common adverse events of Atovaquone/Proguanil include abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and cough. Severe reactions like anaphylaxis are rare. All adverse events should be documented and reported to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Our pharmacists select the most appropriate antimalarial based on your destination, medical history, and individual tolerance.

Common antimalarial options and their side effects

Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone):

  • Well-tolerated by most travellers
  • Mild stomach upset, headache
  • Taken daily, started 1–2 days before travel

 

Doxycycline:

  • Increased sun sensitivity (sunburn risk)
  • Occasional stomach upset, thrush in women
  • Taken daily, started 1–2 days before travel
  • Not suitable during pregnancy

 

Mefloquine (Lariam):

  • Neuropsychiatric effects in some people (vivid dreams, anxiety, mood changes)
  • Generally well-tolerated when suitable
  • Taken weekly, started 2–3 weeks before travel
  • Side effects are typically mild and manageable
  • Taking medication with food reduces stomach upset
  • Most side effects resolve within days of stopping medication
  • Complete the full course even if no mosquito bites occur
  • Continue medication for the specified period after leaving malaria zones

Why Choose Our Travel Clinic in Slough

Experienced Travel Health Specialists

Our pharmacists hold advanced qualifications in travel medicine and maintain up-to-date knowledge of malaria resistance patterns, medication guidelines, and destination-specific risks. We follow Public Health England, WHO, and National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) recommendations.

Same-Day Appointments

Flexible scheduling including same-day consultations for urgent pre-departure needs. Whilst we recommend booking 4–6 weeks ahead, we accommodate last-minute travellers requiring immediate malaria prevention advice.

Complete Travel Health Service

Full range of travel vaccinations including yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A/B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and cholera. We provide comprehensive pre-travel health consultations. We strive to be your complete travel health solution under one roof.

Comprehensive Malaria Risk Assessments

Your consultation includes detailed evaluation of your specific itinerary, accommodation type, activities, season, and individual health factors. You'll receive tailored antimalarial prescriptions and bite prevention strategies for your exact travel plans.

Convenient Central Location

Easily accessible from Slough town centre, Langley, Cippenham, Windsor, Maidenhead, and surrounding Berkshire areas. Convenient appointment times to fit around work and family commitments.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, upfront costs for consultations and antimalarial medication with no hidden fees. We discuss all charges during your appointment, helping you plan your travel health budget confidently.

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Have questions about travel vaccinations? Our team is here to help. Contact us today for safe travel.

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