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The Pentagon's flu vaccine policy change created an 'epidemiological time bomb' at Lackland
By Bonnie Petrie at Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
A month after flu shots became voluntary, influenza began to burn through boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base. Hundreds have been sickened, and infectious diseases experts are not surprised.
Key takeaway Hundreds have been sickened, and infectious diseases experts are not surprised.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
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