I am only travelling to a malarious area for two days throughout my entire trip, is it worth taking antimalarial medication for such a short duration?
It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to contract malaria. Take your travel itinerary to a health care professional at least eight weeks before you travel and explain where you will be travelling to and how long you will be staying. You will be advised whether you need to take antimalarial medication and how long you should take them for. It is important to follow the advice you are given to ensure you are protected against malaria during and after your travels.
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