US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot
Summary
The US Defense Secretary announced that military members no longer have to get a yearly flu shot. This new policy lets soldiers choose to get the vaccine if they want, but it is not required.Key Facts
- The flu shot is no longer mandatory for active duty, reserve, and civilian military personnel.
- The decision was announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Soldiers can still get the flu vaccine voluntarily if they believe it is best for them.
- The annual flu vaccine requirement has been in place for over 80 years in the military.
- Some exemptions for the flu shot were allowed before, such as allergies, pregnancy, or religious beliefs.
- The military first developed the flu vaccine during World War II to protect soldiers’ health.
- About 8,000 service members were separated from the military for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine.
- President Donald Trump signed an order allowing those separated over the Covid-19 vaccine to return to service if they meet certain conditions.
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