# Flu Outbreak After Vaccine Mandate Ends

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-06-19T11:40:06+00:00
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Nearly 160 service members at Lackland Air Force Base are sick with the flu after the military dropped its mandatory flu vaccine policy—just weeks after the death of a trainee. Congressman Joaquin Castro is calling the move “reckless,” demanding a full investigation and stressing that public health decisions must be science-based, not political. Former Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the change, arguing that vaccine mandates shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. 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/cd22e76d142b26b9

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