Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/TuTPvVGq8pX.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional [PEKC3thX5rC] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the annual flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Previously, the flu vaccine had been mandatory. The new policy is in line with a previous change making the COVID-19 vaccine optional. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: MP4Nc950KbE lVZKg8CC7NS 98Sz4nxbx6C brdrM35okpv 9bX26vMR7yL 8MX9qZ7egHq ydMyfmvjgNv adUjrulZT31
Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the annual flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Previously, the flu vaccine had been mandatory. The new policy is in line with a previous change making the COVID-19 vaccine optional. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: MP4Nc950KbE lVZKg8CC7NS 98Sz4nxbx6C brdrM35okpv 9bX26vMR7yL 8MX9qZ7egHq ydMyfmvjgNv adUjrulZT31