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Clear filtersHonduras Mandates Measles Shots for Travelers to At-Risk Countries
Honduras's Health Secretariat has made measles vaccination mandatory for travelers heading to Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, or Canada, following confirmation of two recent imported cases; the country has recorded no domestic measles transmission since 1997.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 5, 2026#measles#vaccine-requirement#airportMeasles Risk Grows as Honduras's Vaccination Rate Lags
Two imported measles cases have raised alarm in Honduras, where vaccination coverage of just 78% falls far short of the 95% needed to prevent a national outbreak, experts warn, citing heightened risk from crowding, poor sanitation, and vaccine hesitancy.