Hegseth says flu vaccines are now optional across the active duty and reserve force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a change in policy regarding flu vaccines for service members. The vaccines are now optional for those in the active duty and reserve force. This decision marks a shift from a long-standing mandate that has been in place since World War II.
The policy change is part of an effort to eliminate mandates that are seen as unnecessary or overly restrictive. A memo outlining the new policy was shared with senior Pentagon leadership and combatant commands, and was later announced by Hegseth. Further details on the policy change are available from the source, including the reasoning behind the decision and how it will be implemented.
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