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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a significant shift in U.S. military policy: mandatory flu vaccines for all troops are a thing of the past. The new stance emphasizes medical autonomy and religious freedom, with the old rule deemed too broad and impractical. While troops can still choose to get the flu shot, the decision is now theirs alone. This move comes after the contentious COVID vaccine mandate, which led to the dismissal of over eight thousand troops who refused, though most later complied. The Pentagon is also bringing back one hundred fifty-three troops who were previously discharged. The history of military vaccines dates back to the Revolutionary War, but the new approach prioritizes personal choice, even for children, leaving decisions to doctors and parents rather than blanket rules.

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