After a virus outbreak swept through a military base, several branches are reinstating mandatory flu vaccinations. Defense Secretary Hegseth had recently granted exceptions making the shots optional, but the outbreak prompted the departments to reverse course. According to Ars Technica, the decision underscores the challenge of disease control in close-quarters military settings.

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