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Flu cases at Texas base hit 275 as services again require recruits to get shots
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ellen Mitchell and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The base in question is Lackland Air Force Base, where the number of flu cases has reached 275.
Flu cases are on the rise at a Texas military base. The base in question is Lackland Air Force Base, where the number of flu cases has reached 275. This development comes after a change in policy regarding influenza vaccine mandates for service members.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously lifted the requirement for service members to get flu shots. Further details on the situation at Lackland Air Force Base are available from local news sources, including KTSM 9 News.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Flu cases are on the rise at a Texas military base. The base in question is Lackland Air Force Base, where the number of flu cases has reached 275. This development comes after a change in policy…
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