There was a recent announcement from Public Health England
regarding the number of malaria deaths in London in the last 4 years. The
malaria was not acquired in the UK – so don’t start to worry! The people who
died contracted the disease in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria accounting for
more than half of the infections. The problem stems from people not taking
malaria medication when they travel to affected areas. Many people who visit
these countries are former residents who wrongly believe that they have
immunity. Malaria immunity requires persistent exposure to the disease and
clearly this will not be happening if you live in London.
If you are travelling overseas then you can check out the UK
Government’s Fit for Travel website for information on the malaria risk and the
recommended preventative medication. You cannot get malaria medication on the
NHS for foreign trips but your NHS GP will write a private prescription for
you.
If you have recently returned from a region affected by
malaria and you experience headaches and nausea then you should seek medical
assistance.
If you are travelling to a part of the world affected by
malaria then The Online Clinic can prescribe medication for you for next day
delivery.
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