US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire

The US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits against the flu, reversing a two-month halt on mandatory shots. According to the Guardian, the urgent push follows a growing outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The challenge: available vaccine doses will expire within weeks, and new supplies won't be available for months. Military officials will need to rely on other prevention measures—better ventilation and isolation protocols—to contain the virus while awaiting fresh stock.

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