Making the flu vaccine optional at an Air Force Base led to a significant outbreak of illness among personnel.

Healthcare Conflict PoliticsJun 18, 2026score 3.072 posts · 196 replies across 2 instances

The thread discusses a flu outbreak at an Air Force Base linked to the decision to make the flu vaccine optional, with the defense secretary criticizing the vaccine requirement as an overreaching mandate. The posts highlight concerns about public health and policy decisions affecting military personnel.

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Parent: Public HealthEntity: Flu Vaccination PoliciesImpact: negativeDate: Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026Target: Making the flu vaccine optional at an Air Force Base led to a significant outbreak of illness among personnel.

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We are governed by morons. 

“Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

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Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional

The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

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