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Members of Congress call for mandatory flu vaccines for military after Lackland outbreak, death reported
By Kory Cook at Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Three Democratic members of Congress are trying to restore mandatory annual influenza vaccinations for all U.S. military servicemembers following a flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio -Lackland that infected nearly 300 trainees.
Key takeaway military servicemembers following a flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that infected nearly 300 trainees.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The call for mandatory flu vaccines in the military has significant implications for San Antonio, given the city's large military presence. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where the outbreak occurred, is a major training facility, and the health of its trainees is crucial to the base's operations. With nearly 300 trainees infected, the outbreak has already had a substantial impact on the base's activities. If mandatory vaccinations are reinstated, it could affect the thousands of servicemembers stationed in San Antonio, as well as the local healthcare system that supports them. The city's economy, which is closely tied to the military, may also feel the effects of such a policy change. As the proposal moves forward, San Antonio residents should watch for potential shifts in the way the military approaches healthcare and public health in the city.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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