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Hegseth Ends Mandatory Flu Shot For Troops ‘Effective Immediately’
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April 21, 2026
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2:03Now PlayingDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces the immediate end of the military’s mandatory flu vaccine requirement, calling it a move to “restore freedom” for US service members. The abrupt policy shift marks a major change for the armed forces, where annual flu shots have long been standard for readiness and deployment.
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