A flu outbreak has sickened nearly 160 individuals at a US air force base in Texas.

Healthcare Conflict PoliticsJun 18, 2026score 0.812 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances

A flu outbreak has affected nearly 160 individuals at a US air force base in Texas, linked to the recent decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to end mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. The situation highlights concerns about public health and the impact of policy changes on military health protocols.

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Parent: Public HealthEntity: Flu OutbreakSub-entity: US Air Force BaseImpact: negativeDate: Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026Target: Flu outbreak at the base

The decision to end mandatory flu vaccinations for the military has contributed to a significant flu outbreak.

Parent: Military PolicyEntity: Mandatory VaccinationsSub-entity: US MilitaryImpact: negativeDate: Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026Target: Ending mandatory flu vaccinations for the military

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"Nearly 160 sick with flu at US air force base after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccines"

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/lackland-air-force-base-flu-outbreak

"An influenza outbreak has reportedly sickened more than 150 recruits in training at Lackland air force base in San Antonio, Texas.

The outbreak comes just weeks after the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, ended mandatory flu vaccination for the military, citing the need for bodily autonomy for servicemembers."

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Nearly 160 sick with flu at US air force base after Hegseth ends mandatory vaccines https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/lackland-air-force-base-flu-outbreak #UsMilitary #Texas #UsNews #WorldNews #PeteHegseth

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