Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300 (opens in new tab)

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The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits. This change comes amid a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base boot camp, which has sickened nearly 300 people.

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Early Edition: June 25, 2026