Measles vaccine or negative test required for Honduras :(

[tursiops]

Here is what Quest said about my test. I am apparently immune. Does this satisfy the new Honduran regs? I am going to Roatan in January.

 

[Kimela]

Just to clear a few things up…

If you have immunity to measles, either via vaccination or previous infection, you’re extremely unlikely to catch measles again, and therefor extremely unlikely to make anyone else sick either. It’s the folks who are younger-ish, unvaccinated, not previously infected, and who get exposed when traveling that bring measles back to the US who have traditionally started the mini (to now larger) outbreaks. Remember the incubation period for measles is normally fairly long, 10-14 days, which is how you can get infected when traveling, but not sick until you get home.

Also, a negative titer test does not mean you’re not immune, it just doesn’t confirm you are. It is possible that the body’s cell mediated immune system (B and T cells) still has all the “records” it needs to produce more antibodies if you’re exposed, but isn’t doing so because you haven’t been exposed. Catch is you don’t know what a negative test truly represents.

That's good information to have, but for traveling to Honduras the only thing that will matter is if they insist 'you MUST have the vaccination'. Notice they're happy to give you the vaccine upon arrival. How long does it take for a vaccine to actually provide protection? Does getting the vaccine on arrival protect anyone during your trip?

 

[davehicks]

That's good information to have, but for traveling to Honduras the only thing that will matter is if they insist 'you MUST have the vaccination'. Notice they're happy to give you the vaccine upon arrival. How long does it take for a vaccine to actually provide protection? Does getting the vaccine on arrival protect anyone during your trip?

Don't be stubborn and just get an MMR vaccination now. Why waste all this energy on something totally solvable? MMR doesn't even make most people tired or sore. I got one back in 2020 because I couldn't find it on my record although I am rather sure I must have had one as a child.

 

[CathyE]

I’m sorry, it you are not prepared to protect the health of local citizens and their healthcare resources, you should stay home.
This is not intended to be nasty, but you are not entitled to visit a country who rules you don’t want to follow.

 

[Kimela]

Don't be stubborn and just get an MMR vaccination now. Why waste all this energy on something totally solvable? MMR doesn't even make most people tired or sore. I got one back in 2020 because I couldn't find it on my record although I am rather sure I must have had one as a child.

And look at how cranky you are! Too risky.

 

[Kimela]

I’m sorry, it you are not prepared to protect the health of local citizens and their healthcare resources, you should stay home.
This is not intended to be nasty, but you are not entitled to visit a country who rules you don’t want to follow.

If I have immunity why would I need to get a vaccine?

 

[davehicks]

And look at how cranky you are! Too risky.

Deflecting from your fear and vaccine hesitancy by accusing me of being cranky is not cute or clever. I would not bother to reply at all, but people like you add to the noise and misinformation that has created the very measles outbreaks that are "inconveniencing" your travel plans. There is a safe and effective vaccine available that will satisfy the travel policy of Honduras, even if you might have childhood immunity. Follow their rules, or don't go.

 

[tursiops]

Too risky.

Not really.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Safety

Learn safety information about the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

www.cdc.gov

If I have immunity why would I need to get a vaccine?

To get into Honduras.

 

[scubadada]

Unless I saw the specific requirements for entry into Honduras, I would also pass. From what I see, it does not make sense.

 

[IndyJack]

Unless I saw the specific requirements for entry into Honduras, I would also pass. From what I see, it does not make sense.

Agree that it doesn’t make sense to not accept proof of immunity. I have given up expecting sense from government.
Boils down to deciding the value of the trip to the diver vs the minimal risk of the MMR.