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Flu cases at Texas base hit 275 as services again require recruits to get shots
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ellen Mitchell and The Hill , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· June 26, 2026
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Key points Further details about the situation are available through the current total of flu cases, which has reached 275. In Texas, the number of flu cases at a military base is increasing.
In Texas, the number of flu cases at a military base is increasing. The base in question is Lackland Air Force Base.
The rise in flu cases comes after a change in policy regarding the influenza vaccine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously lifted the mandate for service members to receive the vaccine.
Further details about the situation are available through the current total of flu cases, which has reached 275. Services are now requiring recruits to get flu shots again.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
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