Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says
The Washington Post • 4/21/2026 – 4/22/2026
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- 2026-04-21
- 2026-04-22Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says (current)
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