Do You Need Malaria Pills for Your Trip? Here’s How to Know

If you're heading to a tropical or subtropical destination, malaria prevention may need to be part of your travel plan. Malaria is spread through mosquito bites and can be life-threatening if not prevented. Fortunately, there are effective medications that can help you stay protected.

At HLTHi, our licensed providers assess your travel itinerary and prescribe the appropriate malaria prophylaxis, such as atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Timing matters—some medications must be started days or weeks before departure.

When to consider malaria prophylaxis:

• Traveling to rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Southeast Asia, or parts of Central and South America
• Visiting friends or relatives in high-risk regions
• Extended stays in areas without modern accommodations

Prevention doesn’t stop at medication. We also recommend insect repellents with DEET, mosquito nets, and wearing long sleeves at night.

Book a virtual visit with HLTHi to get personalized malaria prevention guidance and prescriptions.

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