Anti Malaria / Malarone in Highfield Pharmacy
Same-Day Appointments Available for Malaria Prevention Consultation and Medication
Anti-Malaria / Malarone
£56
ⓘ Vaccination requirements may vary by country. Please consult with the pharmacy before booking.
About Anti-Malaria / Malarone Vaccination
How Our Anti-Malaria / Malarone Service Works
Book a Consultation
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 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:
- Bite from an infected female Anopheles mosquito (bites predominantly at night)
- Rarely through blood transfusion or shared needles
- From mother to unborn child (congenital malaria)
- Cannot spread person-to-person through casual contac
High-Risk Destinations Include:
- Sub-Saharan Africa (highest risk)
- Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
- Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam)
- Latin America (Amazon basin, Peru, Colombia)
- Parts of the Middle East and Pacific
Importance Of Anti-Malaria / Malarone Vaccination
hilst 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 Anti-Malaria / Malarone matters:
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. Your assessment includes consideration of destination, season, accommodation standards, activities, trip duration, age, pregnancy status, weight, and medical history.
Malaria Prevention Is Strongly Recommended For
All travellers visiting sub-Saharan Africa, the highest-risk malaria region globally
Visitors travelling to friends and relatives in endemic areas, often involving longer rural stays
Aid workers, volunteers, missionaries, and humanitarian staff in affected regions
Adventure travellers, backpackers, and individuals staying in basic accommodation
Business travellers visiting endemic countries, including short-duration trips
Long-term travellers and expatriates relocating to malaria-risk zones
Pregnant women travelling to endemic regions following specialist travel health advice
Antimalarial Medication Is Suitable For
Adults and children of all ages with medication selected according to age and weight
Pregnant women using pregnancy-safe antimalarial options after specialist assessment
Elderly travellers requiring additional malaria protection
Individuals with stable pre-existing medical conditions using appropriate medication selection
Special Considerations
Children under certain weight thresholds may require adjusted dosing schedules
Pregnant and breastfeeding women require specialist medication recommendations
Travellers with specific medical conditions may need alternative antimalarial medicines
Individuals with previous allergic reactions to antimalarial medication may require alternative options
Symptoms Of Malaria
Malaria symptoms usually appear 7–30 days after an infected mosquito bite, although some infections may remain dormant for months. Early diagnosis and urgent treatment are essential to prevent severe complications.
Classic malaria symptoms
- High fever often occurring in cycles
- Severe chills and uncontrollable shaking
- Profuse sweating following fever episodes
- Intense headache and body aches
- Extreme fatigue and weakness
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
Severe malaria warning signs
- Confusion, drowsiness, or altered consciousness
- Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
- Seizures or convulsions
- Severe anaemia causing pale skin and rapid heartbeat
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Dark or cola-coloured urine
- Persistent vomiting preventing oral medication
Seek medical attention if you experience severe allergic reactions, persistent vomiting preventing medication absorption, or concerning neuropsychiatric symptoms (particularly with mefloquine).
Side Effects Of Antimalarial Medication
Antimalarial medication is well-tolerated by most travellers when taken as directed. Side effects vary by medication type and are typically mild and manageable. Our pharmacists select the most appropriate antimalarial based on your destination, medical history, and individual tolerance.
- Well-tolerated by most travellers
- Mild stomach upset, headache
- Taken daily, started 1–2 days before travel
- Increased sun sensitivity (sunburn risk)
- Occasional stomach upset, thrush in women
- Taken daily, started 1–2 days before travel
- Not suitable during pregnancy
- 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
- Complete the full course even if no mosquito bites occur
- Continue medication for the specified period after leaving malaria zones
Book Your Vaccine Today
Same-day appointments available with qualified travel health professionals.
Book AppointmentWhy Choose Our Travel Clinic in Highfield Pharmacy
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 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.