Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Honduras; 14 Dead

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 19, 2026 · Originally reported June 18, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras has recorded 175 confirmed cases of whooping cough and 14 deaths in 2026, a 53.5% increase over the same period last year, with most cases and deaths among infants and young children who have not completed their vaccinations.

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