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Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops

Marine Corps troops in select roles must get flu shots this year as the service follows a revised Defense Department vaccination policy.

By Daniel Terrill

5 weeks ago

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

5 months 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

9 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.

12 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

21 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

21 months ago