Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

After an outbreak of the flu in boot camps sickened nearly 300 recruits, the Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu shots for all incoming service members. This reversal comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allowed the vaccinations to be optional in April. The decision underscores the importance of preventive health measures to maintain operational readiness and prevent the spread of contagious diseases within military training environments. This move likely aims to safeguard the health of recruits and ensure the effectiveness of training programs.