Episode

Flu outbreak tests new Pentagon vaccine policy

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jun 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 224
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Summary

A flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force Base is fueling debate over the Pentagon's decision to end the military's flu vaccine mandate. Former military health official Jose Sanchez explains the stakes.