Vaccinations & Anti-Malarials
Vaccinations & Anti-Malarials
We offer a comprehensive range of vaccines and anti-malarials which we will be happy to provide following a consultation.
Below is a summary of the vaccine preventable diseases you might be at risk from when travelling and how they are transmitted.
| Disease | Method of transmission |
|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Mosquito bites |
| Diphtheria | Droplet or direct physical contact |
| Tetanus | Contaminated soil/dirt in wounds |
| Polio | Contaminated food and water |
| Hepatitis A | Contaminated food and water |
| Hepatitis B | Contaminated blood, blood products or sexual contact |
| Typhoid | Contaminated food and water |
| Cholera | Contaminated food and water |
| Rabies | Bites & scratches or contact with the saliva of infected animals |
| Meningitis ACWY | Contact with droplets or respiratory secretions |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Mosquito bites |
| Tick Borne Encephalitis | Tick bites |
Some vaccinations are available in combinations which will reduce the amount of injections required.
- Hepatitis A and Typhoid
- Hepatitis A and B
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio
Anti-Malarial Medications
- Doxycycline
- Malarone
- Mefloquine
- Proguanil
- Chloriquine
- Proguanil/Chloriquine
As you can see, there are a number of medications available to help prevent malaria during your travels. Anti-malarial medication (chemoprophylaxis) should be chosen following a discussion that considers both you and your journey.
Think A – B – C – D
- Awareness – know when and how you are risk
- Bite prevention – no bites, no malaria
- Chemoprophylaxis – take anti-malarials and finish the course!
- Diagnosis and prompt treatment if unwell
For more infomation on vaccines and the diseases they prevent please visit:
National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).
This site will provide you with a wealth of information and may help in the planning stages of your journey.