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Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional
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April 22, 2026
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0:26Now PlayingSecretary Pete Hegseth announced that the annual flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve.
Previously, the flu vaccine had been mandatory. The new policy is in line with a previous change making the COVID-19 vaccine optional.
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