Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak

The Pentagon has reversed its earlier decision to make flu shots optional for military recruits, reinstating mandatory vaccinations following a significant outbreak at Texas boot camps that has sickened nearly 300 people. This reversal highlights the critical role of flu vaccines in preventing the spread of illness within tightly-knit military training environments. The decision underscores the importance of public health measures in maintaining the readiness and health of military personnel, especially during flu season.