Malaria resources
Resources on prevention and management of malaria
Malaria prevention
Guidelines for healthcare workers who advise travellers, but may also be of use to prospective travellers who wish to read about the options themselves:Doctors, practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals may send malaria prophylaxis queries to MRL using their Malaria risk assessment form.
Information on the dosage of antimalarial tablets for children based on their weight:
Advice against the use of homeopathic remedies for the prevention or treatment of malaria:
Malaria treatment
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A travel health first aid kit is recommended for travellers
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Protection from insect and tick bites is essential to help prevent vector-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and Zika
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This factsheet provides an overview and advice on the points to consider when travelling with additional needs and/or disability
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For humanitarian aid workers and those advising those travelling to areas of conflict or disaster
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A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to UK health professionals working, or wishing to work, in the field of travel medicine
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