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An influenza outbreak has sickened at least 159 recruits in training at Lackland air force base.
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Lackland air force base, San Antonio, Texas
Who
More than 150 recruits, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, air force officials
What
An influenza outbreak has sickened at least 159 recruits in training at Lackland air force base.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:58:00 GMT · 13h 21m ago
Where
Lackland air force base, San Antonio, Texas ·
Why
The outbreak occurred weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended mandatory flu vaccination for the military, citing bodily autonomy for servicemembers.
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How this affects you
The policy change resulted in only 40% of recruits opting for vaccination, potentially increasing vulnerability to airborne illness outbreaks in communal settings.
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