Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak
The Pentagon announced mandatory flu vaccinations for all recruits on Wednesday due to a significant outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, which has affected nearly 300 individuals. The move reverses a previous decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to make the vaccine optional. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccinations in preventing flu outbreaks within group settings.
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