The Guardian Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Nearly 160 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base contract flu outbreak

Nearly 160 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas fell ill with the flu after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the vaccine optional. Only about 40% of recruits chose to get vaccinated following the policy change. The outbreak highlights vulnerabilities in communal living settings, where airborne illnesses can spread rapidly.

Summary by OZbrief · The Guardian Australia

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