In a significant shift in U.S. military health policy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that service members will no longer be required to get flu vaccines. The move follows the broader pattern of the Trump administration rolling back vaccine mandates — a politically charged issue since the COVID-19 pandemic era. The decision is likely to reignite debate about military readiness and public health, especially given that influenza has historically been a serious concern in barracks and deployment settings.
Walter Murrow
April 21, 2026
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