# Pentagon Reinstates Flu Shot for Recruits

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-06-25T20:04:14+00:00
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The Pentagon’s flip-flop on flu shots for military recruits is back on — after briefly making it optional, all branches are now mandating the vaccine for boot camp trainees, following a major flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base that sickened nearly 300. Officials say the reversal isn’t tied to the outbreak, but experts warn the close quarters of boot camp make vaccination critical. The Army and Navy are also pushing for mandatory shots for deployers and medics, with advocates praising the move as essential for protecting service members and the public. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c302c219ac3d90c2

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