Malaria is a serious parasite infection that is transmitted by the bite of female mosquitoes. The parasites are microscopic and found in the blood of infected people. There are different types of malaria parasite and although the infection they cause is similar.
Shieldhill pharmacy runs a travel clinic and we can offer antimalarials. Its very important you keep yourself protected. Malaria can be a life-threatening condition. The type of antimalarial we can offer you varies and very much depends on which country and area you are travelling to. We have a tool and database which can tell us which antimalarial you will require and for how long.
Please visit the World Health Organisations (WHO) for more information on malaria.