Whooping Cough Cases Surge 200% as Vaccination Rates Fall

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 19, 2026 · Originally reported July 19, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

Honduras had confirmed 17 cases of whooping cough by mid-July, nearly triple the six recorded in the same period last year, a surge health officials blame on falling childhood vaccination coverage that has reached only 70% of the national target.

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