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Malaria Prophylaxis
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infection caused by Plasmodium parasites, common across tropical parts of Southeast Asia, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Prophylaxis means taking a medicine before, during, and after travel to a risk area so that any parasites picked up from a bite are cleared before they cause disease.
Medicine used to treat Malaria Prophylaxis
Choosing and timing your cover
The right medicine depends on your destination, trip length, and personal health history. Doxycycline is widely used for malaria prevention and is particularly relevant in areas where chloroquine-resistant strains circulate, which includes much of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Myanmar, and the Mekong sub-region. It belongs to the antibiotics class and works by blocking parasite development inside red blood cells.
Timing matters: doxycycline is typically started one to two days before entering a risk area and continued for four weeks after leaving. Missing doses significantly reduces protection, so a consistent daily routine is essential.
Mosquito precautions should run alongside any medicine, repellent, long sleeves at dusk, and treated nets reduce bite exposure and make prophylaxis more effective.