US Military Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccine for Troops
The US military has lifted its mandatory flu vaccine requirement for service members, citing medical autonomy and religious freedom. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change, allowing troops the choice to vaccinate. This follows past contentious mandates and comes during ongoing policy shifts on vaccination recommendations.
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- United States
In a recent policy shift, the US military has announced it will no longer make flu vaccinations mandatory for all service members. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cited medical autonomy and religious freedom as core reasons for the change.
The directive allows military branches to request continuation of the mandate within 15 days. Hegseth emphasized the importance of personal choice, noting that service members' physical and faith-driven beliefs are not negotiable.
This policy change follows a history of contentious vaccination mandates, including the recently rescinded COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Experts continue to recommend flu vaccines, but changes reflect broader national discussions on vaccine mandates.
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