Vaccine Law of the Republic of Honduras

This legislation outlines the legal framework for the distribution, reception and enforcement of mandatory vaccines in Honduras. Articles 59 and 145 of the Honduran Constitution state that citizens have a right to have their personal health and the health of their community ensured by the government. Pursuant to these articles, Article 6 of this law states that all vaccines published in the National Vaccine Scheme are compulsory for individuals residing in the country. Article 18 then states that schools and employers are required to ensure that pupils or employees are in compliance with this law. However, pupils cannot be excluded from school for failing to produce documentation of their vaccinations and must instead be directed to the nearest public health institution to complete their vaccinations or paperwork. Article 21 outlines requirements to receive a medical exemption and Article 27 includes legal provisions for mandatory vaccination in the event of a novel disease outbreak.