Mosquito-borne diseases for travellers

Before you travel

Different mosquito species can spread malaria, dengue and other infections at different times of day. A malaria-free destination is not necessarily free of mosquito-borne disease.

Practical next steps

Use an appropriate repellent, covering clothing and suitable accommodation protection. Discuss age, pregnancy and skin conditions when choosing products.

Keep a complete itinerary, including transit countries, overnight stops and planned activities. Advice can change if your route changes. Review your vaccination records rather than assume that previous “travel injections” provide every kind of protection.

Make the advice fit your journey

Duration, season, accommodation and access to medical care can affect a travel-health assessment. Age, pregnancy, medicines and relevant medical history also matter. Discuss these privately with a clinician; this page does not collect or evaluate personal health information.

Requirements and outbreaks can change. Verify current official sources close to departure and after a significant itinerary change. General reading is preparation for a clinical discussion, not a substitute for one.

Discuss your plans in Malta

Spinola Clinic provides the consultation destination linked by this website. Confirm appointment arrangements, costs and availability with the clinic directly. Seek advice early where possible, but do not dismiss a consultation simply because departure is soon.

Related destinations

Further reading

Sources

Author: Travel Vaccine Malta Editorial Team. Based on current authoritative travel-health sources.