Flu cases rise to 222 at Texas base in outbreak blamed on Hegseth scrapping of vaccine mandate
Summary
More than 220 military members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have caught the flu. This outbreak happened after the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the rule requiring soldiers to get flu shots.Key Facts
- Over 220 troops at Lackland Air Force Base have flu infections.
- Last week, there were 160 cases reported, showing a sharp increase.
- The flu outbreak began less than two months after the flu vaccine mandate was removed.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the mandatory flu vaccination for service members.
- Rep. Joaquin Castro, who represents the area including Lackland, is involved and made a statement on the issue.
- Lackland Air Force Base is located in Texas.
- The flu outbreak is considered major due to the number of cases reported.
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