Pentagon Reinstates Flu Vaccine Mandate

The Pentagon’s flu vaccine mandate for military recruits is back on — reversing a recent “optional” policy — after a major outbreak hit Lackland Air Force Base, where nearly 300 recruits fell ill. Officials claim the timing is coincidental, but with only 40% opting in when the mandate was lifted, the close quarters and stress of boot camp made containment tough. Now, all branches plus key agencies are reinstating mandatory shots — especially for overseas deployments and healthcare roles — as experts warn flu can spread year-round in group settings. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f491e8eea6238e87