A change in policy has been announced by the Pentagon regarding flu shots for military recruits. The flu vaccination is now mandatory again for all recruits in boot camps across the military services.

This decision comes after a previous change made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in late April, which had made the flu shot optional.

Further details on this policy change are available from the Pentagon, including the circumstances that led to the reinstatement of the mandatory flu shot requirement, such as a recent outbreak at a boot camp.