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.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 21:57 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 22:20 UTC
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