Flu outbreak at Texas Air Force base nears 300 cases amid change to vaccine policy by Hegseth

Nearly 300 service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill due to a flu outbreak, with the situation worsening according to a congressman's social media post. This surge comes amid a change in the vaccine policy, raising questions about its effectiveness. The outbreak's scale underscores the importance of vaccination in military settings to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. As the base is a key training facility, the health of its personnel directly impacts operational readiness and mission success.