The Travel Clinic
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Prevention consists of:- Using effective protection against mosquito bites
- Taking anti-malarial medication
 Bite Prevention
A travel health consultation at the Fleet Street Travel Clinic includes detailed instruction on mosquito bite prevention. We have an extensive range of repellents, mosquito killers, nets and other products to suite every type of traveller.
Malaria Medication
We will also help you find the antimalarial medication regimen that best suits your own circumstances and requirements. Current Antimalarial Regimens include:
- Malarone: Malarone is the first new drug for preventing malaria in more than a decade. The Fleet Street Travel Clinic has been using it to protect travellers heading for the world's worst malaria hotspots, since 1997. Our experience with Malarone is among the longest in Europe.
- Lariam (Mefloquine): Lariam is a highly effective option for many destinations, and is especially suitable for travellers who have taken it before. Neuropsychiatric side effects are an important concern, and Lariam is not suitable for everyone. We always discuss the risks and benefits in detail with every traveller.
- Doxycycline: This option is an effective alternative to Malarone and Lariam, but side-effects such as a light-sensitive rash, and vaginal thrush, are an occasional problem.
- Chloroquine & Paludrine: Tablets should be started about 1 week prior to travel and must be continued for four weeks after return home. Although the risk of side effects is small, this combination is declining in effectiveness in many parts of the world. In our view, chloroquine & Paludrine are no longer suitable for use in East, West or Central Africa .
- Chloroquine alone: 2 tablets per week: this regimen is now only suitable for parts of Central America and the Middle East. Tablets must be continued for four weeks after return home.
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Copyright © Fleet Street Clinic 2010
29 Fleet Street, EC4Y 1AA London, United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7353 5678 . Fax: 020 7353 5500
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About the Travel Clinic 
Malaria 