Honduras Mandates Measles Shots for Travelers to At-Risk Countries

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 5, 2026 · Originally reported June 3, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras's Health Secretariat now requires measles vaccination for travelers bound for Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, or Canada after confirming two recent imported cases; the country has logged no domestic measles transmission since 1997.

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Also reported by: HCH

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