The military just made flu shots optional. Here’s why that’s controversial

Experts say doing so could weaken military readiness over time.

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In a video uploaded to X, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that military members would no longer be required to get the flu vaccine in order to serve.

“We’re seizing this moment to discard any absurd, overreaching mandates that only weaken our war-fighting capabilities,” Hegseth declared. “In this case, this includes the universal flu vaccine and........

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