Location: Honduras
Event: This is an update to the STEP Message sent on June 28, 2025, regarding the new requirement for proof of measles and rubella vaccine: There is no requirement for proof of measles and rubella vaccination for travelers arriving in Honduras.
The new requirement is that Honduran citizen minors aged 12 months to 10 years old traveling from Honduras to listed countries must provide evidence of vaccination against measles and rubella upon departure from Honduras.
The United States is on the list of countries and this age group traveling to the United States is required to show proof of the measles and rubella vaccine to depart Honduras. The new requirement will affect dual national citizens of Honduras and the United States. It goes into effect July 7, 2025.
The Ministry of Health will update the list of countries on their website based on information from the World Health Organization.
Actions to Take:
- Check your vaccine history against country specific requirements.
- Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
- Carry proper identification at all times.
- Visit the CDC Travelers Health Page.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Monitor local media and U.S. Embassy Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
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