Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, following similar department efforts regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

multiple outlets, traced to a single source · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 20, 12:30 AM

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US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory

Cites: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth · Details: influenza vaccines; no longer mandatory; video posted on social media

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

The new mandate follows similar department efforts regarding the COVID-19 vaccine

Cites: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth · Details: similar department efforts; COVID-19 vaccine