Miles Pharmacy Blog

Malaria is a disease caused by an infection from a parasite, which gets passed to humans through mosquito bites. Each manifestation of Malaria is different and may range from uncomplicated to severe, depending on the scale of symptoms observed in the patient. 

People get infected by Malaria when the female mosquito bites them. But the silver lining is that Malaria is not a contagious disease that can spread from person to person like the flu or cold and is also not sexually transmitted.

Malaria is an illness that shouldn't be taken lightly. There specific measures that you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against the malaria parasite.

Malaria is an infection that is carried by the Anopheles mosquito in certain parts of the world including Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The infection can be serious and in some cases causes death, so ensuring you are protected against malaria is of utmost importance before you leave UK.

Many of us dream of planning a once in a lifetime trip to a faraway land, or even a round-the-world trip. Travelling to exotic destinations can be one of the most exciting things you ever do, but it is important to make sure you look after your health before you travel and once you are abroad.

Malaria is a mosquito-borne infection that has a lot of myths associated to it. Because of them, many travellers are at a substantial risk of getting the wrong advice. This blog debunks some of the most basic misconceptions about malaria.