Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=50Go9LFTay5 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 [3ckmED4Xna2] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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: I3fay23FhYB 0CGS72d7z0A VqvEwWtWqrU Z1CQAmLOsm8 eaJJxVrvTZg R4cgVSKLLiG GJ7qzpIy0Cy
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: I3fay23FhYB 0CGS72d7z0A VqvEwWtWqrU Z1CQAmLOsm8 eaJJxVrvTZg R4cgVSKLLiG GJ7qzpIy0Cy