Malaria risk is present throughout the year. Risk is highest in Gracias a Dios, though a few cases of the serious form of malaria are also reported from Colon, Islas de la Bahia, Olancho, North-East Yoro and Eastern Atlantida. Low to no risk areas do not warrant antimalarial tablets for most travellers, however, it may be considered for certain groups who may be at higher risk e.g. longer stay in rural areas, visiting friends or relatives, those with medical conditions, immunosuppression or those without a spleen.

Chloroquine or proguanil is usually recommended.

Malaria precautions: avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and, when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net.

If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.

If travelling to high risk malarious areas, remote from medical facilities, carrying emergency malaria standby treatment may be considered.

Recommended Vaccines when travelling to Honduras:

• Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and polio Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Offers upto 10 years protection.
• Hepatitis A (Adult) Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for 1-3 years after 1st dose - upto 25 years after 2nd dose.

Other Vaccines to be considered when travelling to Honduras:

• Hepatitis B (Adult): To be administered two months before travel. Length of protection unknown.
• Typhoid Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for upto 3 years.
• Malaria Tablets: Dose and price varies.
• Rabies Vaccination: To be administered one month before travel. Protection for upto 2 years.