More than 160 troops at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have contracted influenza in recent weeks. This increase follows the decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to end the mandatory flu vaccine requirement for service members earlier this year. The Air Force confirmed this information to The Hill.
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Over 160 troops contract influenza at Texas base following vaccine mandate change
More than 160 troops at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have contracted influenza recently. This situation follows the decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to lift the mandatory flu vaccine requirement for service members earlier this year.
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More than 160 troops contract flu at Texas base after Hegseth lifts vaccine order
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Over 160 troops contract influenza at Texas base following vaccine mandate change