Flu Outbreak Strikes Air Force in San Antonio Recruits After Mandatory Vaccine Policy Ends

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A flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio has resulted in 159 confirmed cases among Air Force recruits, with two requiring hospitalization. This surge occurred at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas shortly after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the mandatory vaccine policy. Sources confirmed to CBS News that dozens of service members fell ill in the weeks following the removal of the mandate, highlighting the impact of the policy change on recruit health.
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