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Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says

The flu vaccine has been required annually for U.S. military personnel since the 1950s .

By Patricia Kime

4 days ago

Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancy

A study of female U.S. service members found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy didn't raise the risk for certain complications.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot

The Pentagon has introduced exemptions for reservists and proclaimed that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.

7 months ago

Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine

Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccine

About 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists

Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago