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Hegseth announces end to military flu vaccine requirement

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-announces-end-military-flu-vaccine-requirementhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/military-flu-shot-requirement-pete-hegsethhttps://www.rawstory.com/hegseth-flu-vaccine-new-announcement/
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  • The Defense Department says influenza vaccination is now voluntary for all active-duty and reserve troops, effective immediately.
  • Critics warn the policy shift could weaken readiness, calling it an absurd, overreaching move that might erode war-fighting capabilities.
  • The move contrasts with historic mandates, recalling Washington’s 1777 smallpox inoculation to protect troops and ensure survival.

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US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/military-flu-shot-requirement-pete-hegsethTheguardian.com
US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot

Pete Hegseth tosses 'absurd' flu vaccine requirement for troops

https://www.rawstory.com/hegseth-flu-vaccine-new-announcement/Rawstory.com
Pete Hegseth tosses 'absurd' flu vaccine requirement for troops

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/politics/pentagon-repeals-flu-shot-requirementCnn.com
Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement | CNN Politics

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2026/04/21/flu-vaccine-no-longer-mandated-for-us-troops-hegseth-says/Click2houston.com
Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pete-hegseth-scraps-mandatory-flu-shots-american-service-members/Cbsnews.com
Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members

Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer require flu shots

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pete-hegseth-says-us-military-no-longer-requiring-flu-shots-rcna341256Nbcnews.com
Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer require flu shots

Hegseth takes another step backward, scraps Pentagon policy on flu vaccines

https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/hegseth-takes-another-step-backward-scraps-pentagon-policy-on-flu-vaccinesMs.now
Hegseth takes another step backward, scraps Pentagon policy on flu vaccines

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