Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=7HfbXAoPChd 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 [AWT3KyeuNeb] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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: LlObz0Qd6ZT zXqfRKUy3rk RZUYglR0E8K PQSg0T1Hj50 0VImWf9TTeN Y0kplr8WwjX Vytzr6IbgdN
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: LlObz0Qd6ZT zXqfRKUy3rk RZUYglR0E8K PQSg0T1Hj50 0VImWf9TTeN Y0kplr8WwjX Vytzr6IbgdN