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Flu Outbreak at Texas Air Force Base Occurs After Pentagon Ends Vaccine Mandate
A flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force base has drawn attention to the Pentagon's decision to end the military's flu vaccine mandate. NPR reported on the situation on June 20, 2026.
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A flu outbreak occurred at a Texas Air Force Base, coinciding with the Pentagon's decision to end the military's flu vaccine mandate. Npr reported the story on June 20, 2026. The report described the outbreak as testing the new policy.
Former military health official Jose Sanchez commented on the flu outbreak and the Pentagon policy. Sanchez explained the stakes involved in the decision to lift the mandate.
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