There is no risk of malaria in the major tourist resorts or cities, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. However, malaria can be in rural areas, particularly near the borders with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
If you’re unsure, speak with your healthcare practitioner at least a month prior to your departure about your travel plans and they will be able to advise whether or not you should be taking anti-malarial medication.
Malaria is spread by the bite of a particular type of mosquito. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites altogether. Preventative measures you can take include protecting yourself with insect repellent, wearing clothes that cover your arms and legs, and staying in accommodation that has air conditioning, fly nets or screened windows provided.
In order to advise correctly, your doctor will need to know a little more detail around your travel plans, such as where you are travelling, the time of year and the activities you have planned.
Visit your healthcare professional at least 4 weeks before travel to see if medication is needed for you.
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8. CDC Yellow Book. Chapter 10: Thailand. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/popular-itineraries/thailand [accessed 8 February 2022].
9. Australian Government. Smart Traveller – Infectious Diseases. Available at: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/diseases [accessed 8 February 2022].
MAT-AU-2200213 Date of preparation February 2022
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