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When should I prescribe emergency standby treatment for people visiting areas endemic with malaria?

April 26, 2017areas emergency Endemic malaria people prescribe standby treatment visiting

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When should I prescribe emergency standby treatment for people visiting areas endemic with malaria?

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• Emergency standby treatment may occasionally be offered on an ‘as required’ basis to treat suspected breakthrough malaria. However, before prescribing, expert advice should be sought, and it is only recommended when: • The person is travelling to an area endemic with malaria where they will be unlikely to receive medical attention for a period of 24 hours or more. • The person is taking regular chemoprophylaxis.