Pete Hegseth announced that the United States military will no longer require all service members to receive the flu vaccine, citing medical autonomy and religious freedom.Troops are still allowed to take the vaccine voluntarily, but it will no longer be mandatory across all branches. However, military services have been given 15 days to request exceptions if they wish to continue the requirement.
The decision follows ongoing debates over vaccine mandates, especially after the controversial COVID-19 vaccine policy, which led to thousands of service members leaving the military.The move is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to scale back universal vaccine requirements, emphasizing individual choice over mandatory policies.
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