Over 160 troops contract flu at Texas base after Hegseth lifts vaccine order
Summary
More than 160 military personnel at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas caught the flu recently after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stopped the rule requiring flu shots for service members. Officials confirmed the rise in flu cases at the base.Key Facts
- Over 160 troops at Lackland Air Force Base have had the flu in recent weeks.
- This increase came after the flu vaccine requirement was removed for military members.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations earlier this year.
- The Air Force confirmed the information about the flu cases to The Hill.
- Lackland Air Force Base is located in Texas.
- The flu outbreak happened after changes in vaccine policy for the military.
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