Hegseth Ends Mandatory Flu Shots For U.S. Troops And Pentagon Civilians
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Hegseth ended the Pentagon requirement that all U.S. troops and Defense Department civilians receive annual influenza vaccines. He signed a memorandum Monday making the annual flu vaccine voluntary for active and reserve service members and Defense Department civilians, effective immediately. He posted a video on X calling a universal flu-vaccine mandate "overly broad and not rational." He framed the move as part of restoring freedom and strength to the joint force.