Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for US troops, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says

Published on: 04/21/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a news briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington.

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to get the flu vaccine, citing “medical autonomy” and religious freedom.

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